Hearing loss and falling could be linked
21 April, 2023A 1.4-fold increase in incidence of falls for every 10 decibels (dB) of measured hearing loss has been identified in a new study.
Consortium to study sensor tech for residential care falls prevention
19 April, 2023HSC Technology Group and partners Whiddon, Anchor Excellence and CSIRO will run a feasibility study involving sensor technology to prevent falls in residential aged care.
Gloves aim to reduce Parkinson's tremors
13 April, 2023Gloves that use electrical impulses to automatically reduce tremors associated with Parkinson's Disease have been further developed by doctors in Thailand.
DHCRC, Regis, AutumnCare and UQ team up to improve quality reporting
06 April, 2023The DHCRC is set to commence the next phase of its flagship Aged Care Data Compare project with Regis and AutumnCare to trial a prototype aged care quality indicator app.
Digital platform to improve dementia diagnosis
31 March, 2023A new digital platform, PDCogniCare, is set to improve dementia diagnosis in people living with Parkinson's Disease (PD).
BESTMED and Choice Aged Care partner for medication safety
16 March, 2023Improving 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, 2023A 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 | Supplied by: Garnet MedicalThe 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.
Qld telehealth project: EOIs invited from RACFs
24 February, 2023NQPHN has partnered with Enkindle Consulting to assess what support is needed by aged care facilities to increase the uptake of telehealth consultations.
New electronic controlled drug register for RAC homes
21 February, 2023BESTMED has announced a new secure electronic controlled drug register, BESTtrack, designed to assist residential aged care homes with medication management.
CombiTel Omniscreen Hospital Remote
07 February, 2023 | Supplied by: CombiTelThe American Society for Microbiology identified the TV remote as one of the most contaminated objects in a hospitality environment.
HammondCare partners with Paessler to minimise outages
03 February, 2023HammondCare has partnered with Paessler to proactively monitor its IT infrastructure across its network of aged care homes, hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide.
REM SYSTEMS BD BodyGuard T syringe pump
01 February, 2023 | Supplied by: REM SYSTEMSThe 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.
Regis partners with BESTMED for national eNRMC system rollout
27 January, 2023With an aim to improve medication safety and efficiencies, Regis Group has partnered with BESTMED to implement an eNRMC medication management system nationally.
Smart solution to support home living
20 December, 2022 by Charlotte NewtonOlder Australians have a strong preference to stay in their own home should they ever need care, according to the Royal Commission into Aged Care and Safety.
