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How Australia could achieve a home care revolution

11 December, 2024

Utilising smart technology could help to take much pressure off aged care and medical facilities — but more funding is needed to achieve this goal.


Could smart tech be the answer to aging at home?

26 November, 2024

Older Australians will accept government-funded technology in the home if it enables them to age at home for longer, a survey has found.


App enhances aged care skills for Greek speakers

25 September, 2024

An app has been developed by the Fronditha Care Foundation and Dementia Australia to improve aged care delivery in languages other than English.


Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio hearing aid with AI chip

12 September, 2024

The Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio hearing aid is powered by a dedicated real-time AI chip for speech-from-noise separation.


Using sensors to support aging at home

11 September, 2024

The use of sensors could allow older Australians to remain in their homes for longer, according to some experts.


Small Strategies that Make a Big Impact on Caregiver Well-Being and Retention

19 August, 2024

Making thoughtful changes to create healthier work environments for caregivers can help organizations address many of the challenges facing care today.


The need to overhaul digital health data for older patients

13 August, 2024

Recalling medical histories is time-consuming and challenging for any patient, but it becomes particularly distressing for older adults.


Virtual allied health platform rolls out for remote clients

25 July, 2024

A 24/7 virtual healthcare platform that allows clients to receive support from their homes will be made available by Roper Gulf Regional Council and iAgeHealth.


Smartphone tech could enable stroke rehab at home

12 July, 2024

New technology that could allow stroke patients to undertake rehabilitation exercises at home is being developed by researchers.


Smart homes for older people: the new frontier

07 June, 2024

A tech revolution in elder care is occurring due to the worldwide boom in aging, according to researchers from Flinders University.


Aust Healthcare Week 2024: register now for your free pass

27 February, 2024

With more than 150 leading health sector speakers, over 100 sessions and two deep-dive master classes, AHW 2024 has something for everyone.


Heidi Assistant patient management solution

13 February, 2024

The Heidi Assistant solution enables clinics to streamlines patient interactions, including gathering histories, implementing patient request workflows, outpatient monitoring and more.


McLean Care iAgeHealth virtual clinical hub

12 February, 2024

The iAgeHealth remote workforce solution provides real-time clinical services to resource-challenged aged care facilities in regional, rural and remote aged care.


Duracell Procell Intense Lithium Coins

22 January, 2024

The Procell Intense Lithium Coins are designed to deliver high performance in professional devices with the potential of up to 50% improved performance.


Proactive support for 'optimal' ageing

20 November, 2023

A Monash University-based centre that will help to support Australia's ageing population has been launched.


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