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• Research
• · Technology
Friendly and futuristic: how robots are changing life in aged care
If you’re amazed by AI, you’ll be in awe of the new aged care pet making waves throughout the sector.

• Advice
• · Safety & Security
Urgent warning: Senior Cards scam targeting older Australians
Why is an illegal website targeting older Australians?

• Advice
Some older Australians can’t contact emergency services after network closure
Telstra and Optus are closing their 3G networks on October 28, 2024, with experts warning older Australians to check the compatibility of their devices.

• Caring & Carers
This upcoming technology could solve Australia’s aged care workforce shortage
Some robots are used to manufacture car parts, but could robots soon be used to help older Australians in aged care facilities?

• Technology
How to help older adults use emojis
Looking to move into the modern age of communication and speak smoothly with relatives?

• Advice
Upcoming 3G network closure may affect your access to emergency services
What types of devices could be affected by the upcoming 3G network closure?

• Government
• · Technology
Up to 33 percent of older Aussies could be at risk of gambling harm
What are foreign-matched lotteries and how could greater regulation of these reduce the risk of gambling harm for older Aussies?

• Research
• · Safety & Security
Eighty percent of older Aussies are not confident about their online safety
How can older Australians increase their online safety when using digital services?

• Government
A new government strategy could impact how your personal information is shared
How could you be affected with the implementation of the new digital strategy?

• Safety & Security
• · Technology
First-of-its-kind charity launches to support older victims of cybercrime
After 10 years of distressed phone calls, the tech-xperts behind Geekify are committed to the launch of a new cyber charity.

• Government
• · Positive Ageing
How one online resource has changed the game for seniors in NSW
Knowing you can access reliable information in one place could be a game-changer for older Australians

• Products
• · Research
New tech to make hearing aids as popular as glasses for older Australians
Older Australians are ‘very comfortable’ with wearing glasses to adapt to vision loss, but new research has also shown that people are slow to use hearing aids. A new product aims to...

• Technology
Honesty about dementia with an AI companion
Artificial intelligence is ubiquitous with the year 2023, but what does the future look like for aged care?

• Research
• · Technology
Removing ageing cells could treat age-related diseases
Do you think there’s more to health than simply getting older?

• Advice
• · Culture Awareness
Seniors Card ‘scam’ website responded to Government warning
The website intended to charge senior Australians for a free service.