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What is daydreaming? Parts of the brain show sleep-like activity when your mind wanders

People spend up to half of their waking lives thinking about something other than the task at hand. Research shows that this occurs when parts of the brain actually fall asleep while you’re awake. Read More

Two-hourly repositioning to prevent bedsores is “abuse”, study says

New research from the University of New South Wales has raised questions about the correct way to care for those requiring pressure area care. The common practice of repositioning every two hours those at risk of developing bedsores may be interrupting their natural sleep rhythms, causing them to become more agitated and distressed, according to the new... Read More

Self-management in home care

 New Toolkits To Drive The Way Forward Toolkits developed for providers and consumers to implement high level self-management.  The Department of Health has funded COTA Australia to conduct a two-year project designed to strengthen the capacity of the aged care sector to better respond to the existing and emerging challenges of the aged care reforms. ... Read More
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