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How well do COVID antivirals actually work? Not as well as we thought

COVID antivirals were once seen as a major weapon against severe illness. But new research suggests their benefits may be much smaller now, particularly among people with existing immunity. With Australia spending more than $2 billion on these drugs, researchers say it is time to reassess how well they actually work. Read More

Should the shingles vaccine be free for all adults? We asked 5 experts

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Shingles (herpes zoster) is often thought of as an older person’s disease. But with reported cases up in younger adults, should the free vaccine be expanded? Read More

Access to speech pathology is becoming an aged care issue we can no longer ignore

By Chris Deed

Paid placements will help attract more speech pathology students, but aged care providers need support now. Limited access to speech pathologists continues to put older people at risk of choking, malnutrition and avoidable hospitalisations. Read More

Reforming aged care dining: how one centre is overhauling its menu

By Penny Stewart

A Queensland facility is overhauling aged care dining after a dietitian flagged salt-heavy, protein-poor menus falling short of national guidelines. Random food tastings, a new snack station and carer training are already shifting culture – though staff momentum, accessibility and expert oversight still need work. Read More