Gaining efficiencies through technology is key for providers but there are also legal and ethical issues to consider, writes Alison Choy Flannigan.
Archive | Assistive technology
mDigital launches new personal alarm system
Assistive technology specialist mCare Digital has released a new personal emergency alarm system.
ACIITC report shows impacts of aged care technology
The sector’s technology council has produced a report to improve aged care providers’ understanding of current technology and innovation relevant to the industry.
Intelligent ‘companion’ monitors elderly at home
An ageing population with a desire to remain at home is driving developments in assistive living technology.
New technology offers hope for detecting Parkinson’s
Trials of a new technology that researchers hope will dramatically improve screening for Parkinson’s disease are set to begin next year.
Initiative targets retirement village, community-dwelling seniors
A new program is aiming to get more than 15,000 inactive older Australians across the country physically and socially active through group exercises classes delivered face-to-face and over telehealth.
Seniors crave digital connection, study finds
Seniors are enthusiastic to embrace technology but continue to be excluded from the digital wave, a report has found.
AI promises to revolutionise dementia detection
Speech-analysing technology available via a smart phone app could one day replace or enhance traditional tests used to screen for early signs of dementia.
Provider developing smart monitoring system
A large aged care provider is using heat mapping technology to help staff respond more quickly and a voice activated support system to help calm residents and provide information, an industry conference heard.
Enhanced living research hub to improve in-home support
Deakin University is home to new a collaborative research hub which will focus on delivering technological innovations to help older Australians and people with disability remain at home.
AAA puts the spotlight on assistive tech
In the forthcoming edition of Australian Ageing Agenda magazine we are putting the focus on assistive technology for aged care residents, staff education, continence and wound care.
Hidden camera captures abuse of resident
A surveillance camera installed in a resident’s bedroom has uncovered ongoing abuse from staff, the aged care royal commission has heard.
Technology offers rehab hope for neuromuscular disease
A new Australian invention designed to help people with neuromuscular diseases is set to undergo clinical tests.
App update makes medication management easier for carers
NPS Medicine Wise has updated its medication tracking app so it can be used by carers and healthcare workers who are looking after more than one person.
