technology

AI ‘agetech’ sells false hope to aged care sector

Australia’s Royal Commission into Aged Care found a broken system. Now, technology companies are promising artificial intelligence (AI) will fix…

Navigate the challenges of reform with digital technology

Against a backdrop of reform, providers must produce thorough documentation on a host of operational matters, including staff qualifications and…

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health

Many of us already use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT for health advice. They give quick, confident…

St Vincent’s shift to online and in-home care

One of the nation's largest non-profit healthcare providers in the country, St Vincent’s Health Australia, has announced it will deliver…

Nutrition, tech innovation and care: case study

At ValleyView, food is not just fuel – it’s a moment of comfort, connection, and respect. Mealtimes are more than…

ARIIA grants to boost innovation

Fourteen aged care providers across Australia are joining forces to address critical issues facing the sector, thanks to a new…

Why is uptake of AI in healthcare slow?

Proponents of the technology say that over the coming decades, AI has the potential to save hundreds of thousands, even…

Boomers break ‘digitally inept’ stereotype

Turns out older Australians are not as digitally challenged as first thought. A new study has found that aged 65…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Older Australians face increasing risk of financial abuse

A leading Australian bank has urged older people to remain vigilant against financial abuse and scams on World Elder Abuse…

New study links AI to ageism: podcast

An award-winning sociologist is spreading awareness about how artificial intelligence (AI) in aged care could exacerbate ageism within the community.…

Automation promises the support Australia’s aged care workers need – opinion

In a sector that epitomises meaningful work, it's only recently that technology has emerged that can aid staff and facilities…

Australian-first aged care CCTV trial saw ‘thousands’ of false alerts

A year-long government trial of closed-circuit television (CCTV) monitoring in aged care has been scrapped after it generated more than…

Aged care lagging behind on tech: new report

Technology will be key to fix the “structural deficiencies” in Australia’s aged care sector and providers must improve their digital…

Digital care tech is helping to ensure aged care residents get enough nutrients and hydration

Certain considerations must always be contemplated and envisaged before implementing changes to an environment where an elderly person resides, to…

We need productivity gains in aged care… but what if the biggest gains make the least profit?

The Intergenerational Report 2021 called for productivity gains in all sectors as the most significant way of securing the economic…