Top 5 Challenges for Seniors Using Technology
The concept of ageism plays a significant role in perceiving that older adults are less mentally and physically competent, incapable of adapting to the latest technology that could otherwise improve their overall health and well-being. Technology has driven a variety...
Interactive Technology for Aged Care & Home Care Success
Wondering what interactive technology for aged care actually works? what is used by residents and delivers real value? With the average person over 65 spending approximately 5.8 hours per day watching television, it remains the most popular choice of entertainment and...
On-Demand Care and Respite Technology
On-Demand Care services are slowly changing the way we approach our everyday lives. The successes and conveniences in the on-demand economy, such as Uber for transportation, and Netflix for entertainment are prompting a conversation about the application of on-demand...
Reducing Social Isolation with CareVision Technology
Social isolation is linked to a range of health problems, such as poor coping mechanism, increased risk of developing Dementia, cardiovascular problems, increased incidence of slips and fall accidents. It also leads to a higher aged care and social service usage, and...
What the NDIS Will Do to Aged Care
The National Disability Insurance Scheme or NDIS is a program implemented by the National Disability Insurance Agency(NDIA), an independent Commonwealth statutory agency. The insurance scheme provides individualised support and services to Australians with a...
Navigating the Aged Care System in Australia
It has been said that to navigate aged care in Australia’s fragmented social systems, split between different levels of government and various non-government departments, non-for profits, and support bodies, requires a social science degree. To make it easier,...
Are You Ready To Live To 100?
Lynda Gratton, a London Business School professor believes
The Importance of Family Photos
Reminiscence therapy is a widely used method of intervention in dementia car
Social Isolation Matters
Social Isolation continues to be a topic