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 last year, s…
Technology
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 the sev…
ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care industry doesn’t support innovation
Day 5 into the third series of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety was a lot lighter than previous hea…
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National Dementia Conference puts a spotlight on dementia and Alzheimer’s
With the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the National Dementia Conference, held in Melbourne on 1… -
Dementia pain reduction innovation receives $5 million Government grant
The Federal Government has given funding to an artificial intelligence (AI) technology trial which aims to reduce dem… -
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… -
LASA launches Safety & Quality Management system
SPONSORED STORY - A new online tool and app is making life easier for aged care providers as they engage with the ne… -
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, … -
Warnings of online scams targeting older Australians
With scams already costing Australians over $14 million so far in 2019, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commi… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: More help required for older Australians with disability accessing My Aged Care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has today heard more support is required for older Australians… -
Small app making a big difference
Aged care and disability customer experience platform hayylo has been named as a finalist in at the 7th Asia Pacific … -
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 physical… -
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… -
Moving Pictures showcase diverse community dementia support
Improving the understanding of dementia and access to care for people in Chinese, Indian and Arab communities is the … -
Falls prevention program delivers promising results
A reactive balance training program run by Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) has shown a 60 percent risk reduct… -
Giving a voice to those unable to verbalise pain
Pain is an inevitable part of life. It may arise as a result of illness or injury, and may be acute or chronic in nat… -
Encouraging older Australians to connect this festive season - PART TWO
In part one of Encouraging older Australians to connect this festive season, we looked at … -
New technology to help seniors live longer at home
High-tech movement monitoring promises to help more senior Australians live safely in their own homes for longer, tha… -
National awards recognise innovation and excellence in retirement living
A number of individuals and organisations have been recognised for their contribution and achievements across the ret…
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