Care must be integrated through PCEHR
The National E-Health Translation Authority (NEHTA) has announced it will offer funding to private hospitals in order to...
Technology
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Does ‘brain training’ work?
Computer based ‘brain training’ can boost memory and thinking skills in older adults, but many programs... -
Aussies more trusting of ‘robots’
Australians place more trust in robots than their Japanese counterparts do, new research conducted by University of NSW... -
‘Out & About’ now on Android
A Victorian aged and disability provider’s award winning smartphone app is now available to download on Android. -
Free iPad training for aged care residents
A Victorian Coalition government initiative, in partnership with Telstra and the Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service,... -
‘Enchanted forest’ to stimulate dementia residents
A new sensory therapy program, designed through the use of video game technology, is being trialled and piloted to... -
‘Frankenstein’ project to revolutionise aged health
Computer modelling of the human eye, the brain of a rat and a robot may revolutionise advances in neuroscience and new... -
Virtual ‘time machine’ takes dementia residents home
A new app is transporting those living in residential aged care with mid to later stage dementia back to the... -
‘Virtual’ visiting in aged care
A Western Australian not for profit aged care and retirement living provider has introduced virtual visiting to all of... -
Dementia resources show how to live life of purpose
A number of new resources have been launched as part of Alzheimer’s Australia’s Dementia Awareness Month,... -
National approach to elder abuse prevention
The development of a national hub for elder abuse prevention resources will be important for raising awareness and... -
Simple mobile technology for seniors
An ‘easy to use’ mobile phone has been developed to make mobile communication accessible to everyone –... -
Keeping older Victorians ‘connected’ to technology
A new program will help older Victorians learn more about computers, smartphones and tablet technology. The Victorian... -
Video shows older men how to ‘check their skin’
A video showing older men how to check their skin for melanoma and other skin cancers has proven to be a useful tool to... -
Finding a ‘companion’ in robots
Newcastle researchers are working on technology to help robots get in touch with their emotions to connect with its... -
New ‘weapon’ for brain researchers
A collaboration agreement between the University of Queensland (UQ) and Siemens Australia will boost research and... -
Dementia sector backs social robot trials
Social robots are helping improve the quality of life for people with dementia, and aged care and mental health... -
Changing the way clinicians diagnose dementia
A free smartphone app to support the assessment of dementia may help change the way clinicians diagnose dementia,... -
How accessible is your suburb?
Victorian aged and disability care provider, Villa Maria, has revealed the Melbourne postcode has more accessible venues... -
Helping to care via technology
Meet Anna. She provides ‘care from a distance’, helping older people stay healthy and independent. However,... -
Gold shapes up as ‘new age’ health sensor
A wearable pressure sensor that is both highly sensitive and cheap to produce could aid the development of prosthetic...
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