Technology

Healthcare sector is Australia’s weakest cybersecurity link

The country's healthcare system consistently underperforms when it comes to cybersecurity, suffering the highest volumes of data breaches across sectors…

AI project to address over-prescribing in aged care

A Sydney researcher has received a $4.4 million grant for the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) medication management platform…

How innovative climate control solutions can improve efficiency and deliver better aged care

Temperature control in aged care facilities goes beyond delivering comfort – it directly affects resident health, staff performance, and operational…

TGA doubles down on rejection of Alzheimer’s drug

The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has confirmed its decision not to register Alzheimer's disease drug lecanemab (LEQEMBI). Lecanemab is…

Can a purple humanoid with Disney charm help combat the country’s loneliness epidemic?

In an Australian first, aged care provider mecwacare, has teamed up with home-grown robotics companyAndromeda, to bring new age companionship…

New scam laws put onus on banks and telcos, good for older people

The federal government has passed world-first legislation in a bid to protect residents from scams and the cyber criminals behind…

Give aged care nurses a voice in digital transformation: Research

Researchers are calling for nurses to have more say in the digital transformation of aged and palliative care, as the…

New telehealth cart keeps residents connected

An innovative telehealth cart is bringing families closer together at The Good Shepherd Home, in Townsville, especially for crucial conversations…

Dementia drug rejected by TGA

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has decided not to register Alzheimer's drug lecanemab (LEQEMBI) on the basis that "the demonstrated…

“Adapt technology to suit people:” Tablet designed for older people wins design award

The team behind Australian designed, purpose-built tablet Lumin, used their expertise in tech and design into the "world's easiest tablet…

Lighten the load with technology that saves money and retains staff – opinion

Finding and keeping the staff required to deliver the best of care for older Australians is no simple undertaking, as…

Automating debt management improves performance of aged care providers – opinion

Many Australian aged-care providers are finding themselves in a challenging position. On the one side there is increasing demand for…

Smart applications are fast becoming a vital tool in the provision of aged care

From dementia education and virtual companionship to physical activities and entertainment, mobile applications are becoming increasingly present in the provision…

New self-reporting tool revolutionises early dementia detection

A new self-reporting tool, developed by Murdoch University researchers, is likely to change the way early signs of dementia are…

Older Australians’ concerns about online security being addressed

Research has found that older Australians are "tech-savvy and social but limited by cyber safety and scam concerns." The study,…

New body to drive digital health strategies and tech innovation

The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) has announced a national, cross-university network in a bid to advance Australia's digital…

FDA approves drug for early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Kisunla (donanemab-azbt) injection for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease after months of…

Results are looking promising for a combined COVID and flu vaccine. Here’s how it could benefit public health

Jaya Dantas, Curtin University Earlier this week, Moderna announced positive results for its phase 3 clinical trial of a combined vaccine…

Music is medicine for people living with dementia

Experts have found that music can activate neural pathways in the brains of people with conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s…

Free training to deescalate dementia-related emergencies

Dementia Australia has launched a new virtual reality (VR) training workshop to help de-escalate behavioural emergencies in care settings. D-Esc…

Everyone has to be part of cybersecurity, not just IT

The healthcare sector has embraced a range of digital technologies, from interconnected Internet of Things (IoT) devices to advanced telehealth…

Are privacy threats to the healthcare industry increasing?

Digital transformation has revolutionised the aged care sector, allowing facilities to enhance their quality of care, efficiency, and patient experience.…

Aged care needs an upgrade – and technology is the answer

It’s no secret that there’s a labour shortage in aged care.  Current projections estimate the industry is still short thousands…

The role of smart devices in prioritising safety and communication in aged care

Aged care providers face a complex landscape characterised by an ageing population, a growing focus on keeping older people at…

How following global best practices can help aged care providers bolster operational technology infrastructure security

As the world becomes increasingly digitised, the convergence of operational technology (OT) with traditional enterprise IT networks is inevitable. This…