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New healthy ageing clinic opens in Brisbane's Northside

The facility offers cognitive and functional assessments and restorative care.
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What to expect with APAC’s elder care products market?

The global market is expected to reach $45b by the end of 2032.

Australian gov’t invests $189,000 to NSW aged care transition project

The funding follows an initial grant awarded in May 2024.

Australia invests $378m to Support at Home services in rural, remote areas

Providers can apply for funding to ensure financial viability and service continuity.

Australia invests $8.1m in Maningrida’s aged care service upgrades

The funding supports the Mala’la Health Service Aboriginal Corporation.

Saudi Arabia launches ‘Jam AI’ to improve elderly and women's healthcare

One key focus is to harness modern tools and technologies.

Australia invests $11.5m for nursing clinical placements in aged care

The funding will support up to 8,000 nursing students.

Global senior living market to grow by $127.4b by 2028

Mobile apps, trackers, and smart alarms are witnessing high demand.

Global Alzheimer's therapeutics market to grow by $5.41b through 2028

It sees advancements with new drug classes like cholinesterase inhibitors.

Challenges persist in Singapore's aged care homes

Their services are routinary and not personalised mainly due to resource constraints.

Global long-term care market to grow by $394.8b by 2028

Its expansion is driven by an ageing population and the rising rates of chronic diseases.

Australian gov’t introduces new staffing quality indicators for aged care

These will focus on enrolled nursing, allied health, and lifestyle assistants.

South Korea and Sweden discuss health and welfare cooperation

Both recognised the need to address the rapidly ageing population.

Australia unveils $3.8b investment for aged care reforms

This includes a $2.9b allocation for a new “Support at Home” programme.

SingHealth and St Luke’s ElderCare ink MoU to boost community health

Key collaboration areas include care coordination and transitions, capability building, and programming.