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My Hip, My Voice gives consumers a safe space to share their experiences after a broken hip.

The Australian and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry (ANZHFR) collects data about older people admitted to hospital with a broken hip to help improve care. My Hip, My Voice promotes high quality care and gives consumers a safe space to share their experiences after a broken hip. It is the official page of The Australian and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry (ANZHFR), which collects data about older people admitted to hospital with a broken hip to help improve care.

$🧠 Hip fracture and new-onset cognitive impairmentCan hip fracture contribute to the development of cognitive impairment ...$

01/11/2026

🧠 Hip fracture and new-onset cognitive impairment

Can hip fracture contribute to the development of cognitive impairment in older adults?

A new study using data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study examined whether hip fracture was associated with new-onset cognitive impairment in older adults with previously normal cognition.

The study included 169 people who experienced a hip fracture and 798 matched controls. While cognitive impairment occurred in 20.7% of the hip fracture group compared with 17.0% of controls, the study did not find a statistically significant association between hip fracture and new-onset possible or probable dementia.

However, the findings showed a signal towards a potential association, particularly for probable dementia.

The authors highlight the need for larger studies to better understand whether, and for whom, cognitive decline may occur following hip fracture.

🔎 Understanding the relationship between hip fracture and cognition remains an important area for research and clinical care.

📎 Read more: https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.70613

28/10/2026

🧠 Can we actually get better with age?

We often talk about ageing in terms of decline — but what if that’s only part of the story?

New research following more than 11,000 adults aged 65+ found that more than 45% improved in either cognitive function, physical function, or both over time.

The findings challenge the assumption that ageing inevitably means losing function and highlight the importance of looking at what helps older people maintain — and even improve — their physical and cognitive abilities.

Healthy ageing isn't simply about preventing decline. It’s also about creating the conditions for people to continue to thrive. 🌱

📎 Read more: https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/11/2/28

26/10/2026

🌏 World Occupational Therapy Day | 27 October 2026

This year’s theme, Participation Matters, highlights the importance of enabling everyone to participate in the activities and occupations that give meaning to their lives.

Following a hip fracture, occupational therapists play a vital role in helping people regain independence, rebuild confidence and return to the everyday activities that matter most to them.

From personal care and mobility to home safety, rehabilitation and discharge planning, occupational therapists work as part of the multidisciplinary team to support meaningful participation, promote recovery and help people maintain their quality of life. 💙

Today, the Australian and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry (ANZHFR) recognises and celebrates occupational therapists and their contribution to person centred hip fracture care.

🔗 Read more about World Occupational Therapy Day: https://wfot.org/

$🦴 Preventing fractures starts with preventing fallsHow can we better protect older people from falls and fragility fract...$

25/10/2026

🦴 Preventing fractures starts with preventing falls

How can we better protect older people from falls and fragility fractures?

A new international position paper from seven organisations calls for a coordinated approach that brings together falls prevention and bone health. It highlights the importance of multidisciplinary care, fracture risk assessment and evidence based strategies to reduce fractures and support healthy ageing.

🤝 By working across disciplines and services, we can strengthen prevention and improve outcomes for older people.

📖 Read the paper: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41999-026-01596-7

20/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Professor Jacqui Close AM and Dr Lara Harvey!

The Australian and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry (ANZHFR) is proud to celebrate two outstanding achievements within our hip fracture community!

👏 Professor Jacqui Close AM, ANZHFR Co Chair, has been elected a 2026 Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS). This prestigious honour recognises her outstanding contributions to health and medical research, injury prevention and the care of older people. Jacqui’s leadership and commitment to improving hip fracture care continue to make a significant impact across Australia and New Zealand.

👏 Dr Lara Harvey, ANZHFR Senior Statistical Advisor, has been promoted to Conjoint Associate Professor at UNSW Sydney, recognising her important contributions to injury epidemiology, health services research and the use of clinical quality registry data to improve care and outcomes for older people.

These achievements reflect the expertise, dedication and leadership that drive improvements in hip fracture care and outcomes.

Please join us in congratulating Jacqui and Lara on these well deserved achievements! 👏

19/10/2026

🦴 World Osteoporosis Day | 20 October 🦴

Build, protect, strengthen your bones for life.

Osteoporosis is a major risk factor for fragility fractures, including hip fractures, which can have a significant impact on a person’s mobility, independence and quality of life.

This World Osteoporosis Day, we’re highlighting the importance of lifelong bone health and the role of fracture prevention, early identification of osteoporosis and appropriate treatment in reducing the risk of future fractures.

For people recovering from a hip fracture, addressing bone health is an essential part of preventing another fracture. Coordinated care, falls prevention and ongoing osteoporosis management can help support recovery and protect long term health.

💙 Together, we can strengthen bone health and help prevent future fractures.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.worldosteoporosisday.org/

$🧠 Postoperative delirium may accelerate cognitive decline after hip fracture surgeryNew research highlights the long-ter...$

18/10/2026

🧠 Postoperative delirium may accelerate cognitive decline after hip fracture surgery

New research highlights the long-term impact of postoperative delirium in older adults following hip fracture repair.

In this study of 200 patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, they found that older adults who had unimpaired cognition before surgery experienced significantly faster cognitive decline over the following year if they developed postoperative delirium. In contrast, this association was not seen in those with pre-existing cognitive impairment.

These findings reinforce the importance of:
✅ Preventing postoperative delirium where possible
✅ Early recognition and management of delirium
✅ Supporting long-term cognitive health after hip fracture surgery

Protecting cognition is an important part of improving recovery and outcomes for older adults after hip fracture and reinforce the critical role of early delirium prevention, recognition, and management as part of comprehensive hip fracture care pathways.

📎 Read more:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jagp.2025.10.002

15/10/2026

🌍 World Anaesthesia Day | 16 October 2026

Before, during and beyond surgery

Anaesthesia is about more than the operation itself. For older people experiencing a hip fracture, anaesthesia teams play a vital role throughout the care journey, from preoperative assessment and pain management to surgery and recovery.

🤝 Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, anaesthetists help support safe, coordinated and person centred care, with the goal of optimising outcomes and helping older people regain mobility and independence.

Today, we recognise the contribution of anaesthesia professionals to safer hip fracture care across Australia and New Zealand.

🔗 Read more: https://wfsahq.org/news/world-anaesthesia-day-2026-before-during-and-beyond-surgery/

14/10/2026

🎙️ New Hipcast episode: The 36-Hour Standard: Turning Targets into Timely Surgery

How can hospitals turn the 36-hour surgery target into everyday practice?

In this episode of Hipcast, Professor Jacqueline Close and Associate Professor Chris Wall, Co-Chairs of the Australian and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry, explore why timely surgery matters and what it takes to consistently deliver safe, equitable, high-quality hip fracture care.

Drawing on clinical experience and insights from the ANZHFR, Jacqui and Chris discuss the evidence behind the 36-hour standard and how hospitals can move beyond measuring performance to building reliable systems that support timely surgery.

🎧 Listen now to discover practical insights into improving hip fracture care: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1739857/episodes/19952521

12/10/2026

🌿 Healthy Ageing Webinar | 21 October 2026

How can we support healthy ageing and help older people stay active, strong and independent?
Join the NSW Fall Prevention and Healthy Ageing Webinar to explore how choices around physical activity and nutrition can have a meaningful impact on how we feel and function as we age.

📅 Wednesday 21 October 2026
🕑 2pm to 3pm
💻 Microsoft Teams

What you’ll learn:
• Simple ways to build more movement, strength and balance into everyday life
• How nutritious food choices can support energy, muscle and bone health
• Realistic strategies for creating healthy habits that last
• Practical tips you can start using straight away

🎤 Keynote presenters:
Prof Anne Tiedemann | University of Sydney
Prof Henry Brodaty | UNSW
A/Prof Sandra Iuliano | University of Melbourne

A great opportunity to hear from leading experts and take away practical, evidence informed strategies to support healthy ageing.

🔗 Register here: 1b90ae0e-04cb-4ded-bf1d-dd10f054c998@161f4d9b-53f3-48fc-b1ed-6c105a050b5b" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1b90ae0e-04cb-4ded-bf1d-dd10f054c998@161f4d9b-53f3-48fc-b1ed-6c105a050b5b

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