Bed Alarms Violet Assure Motion Sensing Set
28 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Bed AlarmsThe Bed Alarms cord-free Violet Assure Motion Sensing Set is intended as a quality, easy-to-use fall prevention device.
Deprescribing aged care AI tool gains $4.4m in funding
24 April, 2025A five-year project to use AI to reduce the unnecessary use of medication in residential care has received more than $4.4 million.
Ensuring compliance: the new Aged Care Act and AI
26 March, 2025 | Supplied by: AlayaCareOne of the biggest compliance challenges providers will face under new regulations is adherence to the Strengthened Quality Standards — AI may be able to help.
Australia invests $31.2m in aged care virtual nursing project
21 March, 2025Australian Government investment of $31.2 million will see a virtual nursing framework developed and tested in up to 30 residential aged care homes.
How data is collected, shared and used across aged care
12 March, 2025 | Supplied by: CSIROThe CSIRO's Australian e-Health Research Centre and the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre have released a report into the aged care data landscape.
Humanoid companion to combat loneliness in aged care
20 February, 2025Data reveals one in five older Australians experience loneliness and this increases for people living in aged care facilities — where 60% of residents feel isolated.
Telehealth in aged care: the benefits and pitfalls
10 January, 2025Taking a patient-centric approach to modernising access to health care for aging Australians is paramount to improving patient experiences and outcomes.
Helping older adults to communicate in noisy environments
12 December, 2024Could online training be the key to improving communication in everyday environments?
How Australia could achieve a home care revolution
11 December, 2024Utilising smart technology could help to take much pressure off aged care and medical facilities — but more funding is needed to achieve this goal.
Connecting siloed systems to enhance aged care operations
05 December, 2024 | Supplied by: BoomiA South Australian aged care provider recently underwent a digital transformation to enhance both operations and client experience.
Could smart tech be the answer to aging at home?
26 November, 2024Older Australians will accept government-funded technology in the home if it enables them to age at home for longer, a survey has found.
Digital health tool for aged care receives award
20 November, 2024A digital risk prediction tool developed by RMIT University and Telstra Health for use in aged care facilities has been awarded for innovation.
Vantiva HomeSight Connected Care platform
07 November, 2024 | Supplied by: VantivaVantiva's HomeSight Connected Care platform enables caregivers to deliver care for a larger number of older clients, conduct remote wellness checks and give medication reminders virtually.
The dangers of health monitoring devices in an aging population
06 November, 2024Commonly used medical devices are at risk of being hacked and the data used for illegitimate purposes, new research suggests.
Connecting residents via a telehealth cart
04 November, 2024An aged care facility in Townsville has deployed a telehealth cart as a means of better connecting its residents with their families and healthcare providers.
