Technology > Assistive solutions

Gloves aim to reduce Parkinson's tremors

13 April, 2023

Gloves that use electrical impulses to automatically reduce tremors associated with Parkinson's Disease have been further developed by doctors in Thailand.


BESTMED and Choice Aged Care partner for medication safety

16 March, 2023

Improving safety and interoperability in aged care is the central focus of the partnership between BESTMED and Choice Aged Care.


AI could fuel ageism in care settings

10 March, 2023

A Monash University study found that using AI in aged care homes could exacerbate ageism and social inequality, due to stereotypes about older people.


SIGVARIS Group Doff N' Donner medical compression stocking removal device

01 March, 2023

The Doff N'Donner Set is comprised of a very soft device that allows the user to quickly and painlessly slide compression stockings over an arm or a leg. 


Lumary's Revolutionary Software That Allied Health Professionals Have Been Waiting For!

10 February, 2023

Lumary launches new all-in-one care management software, purpose-built for allied health professionals, revolutionising how providers operate their practices.


REM SYSTEMS BD BodyGuard T syringe pump

01 February, 2023

The BD BodyGuard T syringe pump is the next generation of T34 'NIKI' Syringe Driver, offering a compact design that is safe and easy to use.


Medi-Map achieves transitional eNRMC conformance in Tas

24 November, 2022

Medication management solution Medi-Map can now be used as an e-prescribing platform for Tasmanian aged care facilities.


Dementia Australia recognised at the 2022 Future of Ageing Awards

15 November, 2022

Dementia Australia was recognised at the 2022 Future of Ageing Awards with two projects recognised with major accolades — Talk with Ted and Ask Annie.


Improving efficiency and building a sustainable healthcare business

04 November, 2022

Large workloads, more paperwork, and a lack of time mean productivity is more important than ever for healthcare organisations.


New CombiTel and Acredia Deployments Accelerate Digital Services Adoption by Healthcare and Aged Care Providers

01 November, 2022

CombiTel and Acredia celebrate the first anniversary of their collaborative effort with seven new system deployments, including a new integration.


Cincom Eloquence Customer Communications Management suite

01 November, 2022

Savvy healthcare organisations are enhancing their customer engagement strategy with enterprise-grade CCM to design, deploy, deliver and manage communications.


Digital technology could reduce A&E attendance

24 October, 2022

The use of digital technology in residential care homes can reduce the number of emergency department attendances by 10% each month, according to new research.


Algorithm could reduce falls when paired with smart watch

11 October, 2022

By pairing with a wearable tech device such as a smart watch, the Watch Walk algorithm provides a measurement of walking steadiness and speed.


Pneumatic mobility device wins design award

09 September, 2022

A pneumatic patient transfer device that assists at-home healthcare workers has bagged this year's National James Dyson Award.


innovAGEING National Challenge returns for 2022

09 September, 2022

innovAGEING, Australia's network for aged services, is inviting innovators interested in making an impact on aged services to apply for its second national challenge.


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