Technology
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How digital technology is helping to transform the quality of care in aged care homes
It’s no secret that the utilisation of digital technology has facilitated innovation and improved digital access for many of Australia’s…
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No ‘one size fits all’: is technology enough to address loneliness?
Digital apps, virtual reality and other social technologies are being developed globally to aid widespread loneliness felt among older adults…
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Digital transformation an ‘ongoing journey’
Digital innovation has been at the forefront of discussions around aged care reform and planning for the future ageing population. But…
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Cyber attacks pose a huge risk to the health and aged care sector: opinion
The health and aged care sectors are facing an increasing onslaught of cyber attacks, often causing untold financial and reputational…
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The time for digital technology in aged care homes is upon us
With several states across the country currently in different phases of lockdown depending on their number of COVID-19 cases, the…
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‘Optimal ageing’ training centre granted federal funding boost
Earlier this week the Australian Research Council (ARC) awarded Monash University $4.8 million in funding to develop a new training…
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Using cross-cultural collaboration and ‘design thinking’ to innovate aged care
Innovation and co-design in aged care delivery is a key solution to addressing the needs of the global ageing population,…
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Bridging the gap between aged care and technology innovation: opinion
During the most recent budget announcement, the federal government reported changes to its payment systems called Improved Payment Arrangements (IPA)…
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Vulnerable Australians should not rely on the 3G network
Providers using assistive devices such as medical alarms that are reliant on the 3G network now have just under 36…
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Just ‘Ask Annie’: new app developed to support home care workers
Dementia Australia has developed a new smartphone app which provides training and support for at-home and community care workers. Ask…
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