Sydney startup launches virtual reality experience for aged care residents
A new digital startup launched in Sydney’s eastern suburbs is giving aged care residents who are no longer physically capable…
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ITAC Conference put the spotlight on innovation in aged care
SPONSORED STORY - The Information and Technology in Aged Care (ITAC) Conference was hugely successful this year, bringing …
DPS helping you stay at home for longer with brand new resource
Australians are living longer than ever before and most people want to live in their own home and community as they age. B…
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New cookbook raises funds for dementia bus
Not-for-profit Perth based organisation, Community Vision, has launched its newest recipe book to raise money for the… -
New technology hub to support older Australians living at home
In a bid to keep older Australians at home for longer, a new research hub has been established with a recent $3 milli… -
An active lifestyle is key to healthy ageing
SPONSORED STORY - Having an active lifestyle as a senior is often linked to a higher ability to maintain independence… -
LASA system supports safety and quality management long-term
SPONSORED STORY - With the new Aged Care Quality Standards now effective, the age services industry should be aware t… -
Rapid response app perfect for this year’s predicted deadly flu season
A new web based app for nursing homes that coordinates faster responses to flu outbreaks will be rolled out across 30… -
Home care queue for older Australians is growing
Industry peak body, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), believes the recent data from the Government reveals an in… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Primary care is failing older people, My Aged Care needs fixing
Day two of the fourth series in the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety in Broome, Western Australia (… -
Spiritual based care important for older people
Meaningful Ageing Australia has released a research-based guide focusing on helping aged care staff to incorporate sp… -
Australian aged care technologies wins big at international awards event
Multiple Australian aged care companies creating technology and system improvements for the industry won awards at th… -
Changes to Default Electricity Offer benefits older Australians
The Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) has decided to reduce energy bills between certain thresholds, benefitting … -
Labor’s rental strategy could save $11 billion and reduce homelessness
The Australian Labor Party’s National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) plan announced late last year has the pote… -
New technology to detect Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) mirror is being developed to detect symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s di… -
Launch of new advance care directive online tool
Online tool, ExSitu, was successfully developed and trialled last week with the program empowering people to take cha… -
Giving a voice to those unable to verbalise pain: PART 2
Earlier this year we looked at how PainChek®, the world’s first smartphone pain assessment and monitoring device, … -
Your guide for a pain relief regime
SPONSORED STORY - Ongoing and persistent pain is inconvenient, tiring and frustrating! Simply tolerating discomfort i… -
Expo a ‘one-stop-shop’ for healthcare professionals
The 2019 Australian Healthcare Week has doubled in size and will feature 70 percent more speakers and content than la… -
Feros Care and Google partnership to give seniors more control at home
New technology will give seniors living at home up-to-the-minute details about their care and allow them to manage t… -
DPS consumer ratings and compare provider tools in the running for international award
National multiplatform media company DPS Publishing’s efforts to improve and encourage transparency in the aged car…
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Australian Healthcare Week Expo 2020
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LASA National Congress - Ten Days of Congress
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Aged Care Reform Conference 2020
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