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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In a time of strict regulation, OnePassport® Immunise simplifies record keeping
SPONSORED STORY - The current COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in strict regulation and rules around entering aged care faci…
Older Australians adapt well to telehealth services during COVID-19
Research released by the Global Centre for Modern Ageing (GCMA) has found that older Australians embraced the move to tele…
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New app for older LGBTI Australians and aged care providers
SPONSORED STORY - Aged care service provider Uniting in partnership with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), h… -
Government injects $6 million into communication package for older Australians
Two new initiatives will be receiving a part of a $6 million communications package from the Federal Government that … -
Silver Memories radio service launches app
A 24/7 nostalgia radio service, Silver Memories, has launched an app for iPads and Android tablets to provide enterta… -
What you need to know about the COVIDsafe tracing app
The Federal Government launched the COVIDsafe application (app) for smartphones last week, which can be downloaded by… -
Senior Australians receive access to free online eSafety courses
The Federal Government has invested in free daytime webinar courses for older Australians to improve their online ski… -
Nationwide survey to track Australians wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic
Australians are encouraged to be involved in an online research survey from the Global Centre for Modern Ageing (GCMA… -
How do I continue to get healthcare if I am self-isolating?
As more and more businesses close and the Government takes action to minimise the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID… -
Adelaide joins global innovation network Aging2.0
Aging2.0, a global innovation network for longevity and ageing, has arrived in Adelaide with a pre-launch event prese… -
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, brin… -
Australian Healthcare Week celebrates a decade in healthcare improvement
SPONSORED STORY - Australian Healthcare Week (AHW) 2020 is returning for its 10th year, running from 30 September-1 O… -
Digitising food consumption and nutrition in aged care
SPONSORED STORY - Addressing malnutrition and challenges around low food consumption by older Australians, Jo Clea… -
ITAC Conference paves the way for technology in aged care
SPONSORED STORY - On 3-4 March, the 2020 Information and Technology in Aged Care (ITAC) Conference will be hosted … -
Alternative route to accessing My Aged Care
Older Australians about to start their aged care services journey can now apply for an aged care assessment through t… -
DPS already at forefront of informing and educating consumers on aged care options
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has commented on the lack of information available to consume… -
LASA Congress presents positivity around the future of ageing
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) hosted their LASA 2019 National Congress - Better Ageing Futures i… -
Grand Gamers hitting mental high scores!
A unique study from the University of New England encouraging residents to participate in video games to re-engage th… -
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… -
First travelling dementia bus launched in WA
Western Australia’s (WA) first travelling community dementia bus was launched last Wednesday, providing dementia ca… -
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…
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