Virtual Visitors: Reduce Isolation and Increase Connections with Technology
13 November, 2023As restrictions ease and vaccination rates increase, older generations remain the most vulnerable to COVID-19 and many other infections, leading to fewer visitors and continued health concerns.
Can sensors, robots help older adults stay at home longer?
26 October, 2023A new project will survey older Australians, carers and health professionals about the use of technology that can support the increasing preference to age at home.
New app trains people with Parkinson's to improve gait
10 August, 2023A UNSW research team alongside people with Parkinson's disease have co-designed an app to assist their walking ability and activity duration.
Cane toads play role in testing non-invasive monitoring device
06 July, 2023The system could be developed for use in a variety of clinical situations, such as ICUs, aged-care facilities, and for people with sleep apnoea or infants with breathing concerns.
Free cognitive monitoring app wins major award
30 June, 2023BrainTrack, a free app that helps users privately monitor and understand changes in cognition over time, has won a major award at the ACT iAwards ceremony.
MePACS personal alarms
01 June, 2023The MePACS range includes home, mobile and watch alarms, as well as portable duress alarms for lone workers.
Arcare implements BESTMED medication management system
29 May, 2023Arcare Aged Care has implemented the BESTMED eNRMC medication management system across its 50 residences.
Arcare, ReadyTech partner to streamline procurement
04 May, 2023Arcare Aged Care has signed a new partnership with Ready Contracts to implement its Source-to-Contract solution.
HomeMade portal aims to streamline HCP management
24 April, 2023HomeMade, a startup that enables self-management of government Home Care Packages (HCPs), has reportedly improved efficiency and transparency, according to SAP.
Consortium to study sensor tech for residential care falls prevention
19 April, 2023HSC Technology Group and partners Whiddon, Anchor Excellence and CSIRO will run a feasibility study involving sensor technology to prevent falls in residential aged care.
Gloves aim to reduce Parkinson's tremors
13 April, 2023Gloves that use electrical impulses to automatically reduce tremors associated with Parkinson's Disease have been further developed by doctors in Thailand.
BESTMED and Choice Aged Care partner for medication safety
16 March, 2023Improving safety and interoperability in aged care is the central focus of the partnership between BESTMED and Choice Aged Care.
AI could fuel ageism in care settings
10 March, 2023A Monash University study found that using AI in aged care homes could exacerbate ageism and social inequality, due to stereotypes about older people.
SIGVARIS Group Doff N' Donner medical compression stocking removal device
01 March, 2023The Doff N'Donner Set is comprised of a very soft device that allows the user to quickly and painlessly slide compression stockings over an arm or a leg.
Lumary's Revolutionary Software That Allied Health Professionals Have Been Waiting For!
10 February, 2023Lumary launches new all-in-one care management software, purpose-built for allied health professionals, revolutionising how providers operate their practices.
