In-home monitoring provider wins top tech awards
Remote monitoring technology provider InteliCare has won three national technology awards. Jason Waller The Perth-based startup is one of a...
Month: November 2020
Meaningful Ageing Australia appoints new director
Spiritual care in ageing peak body Meaningful Ageing Australia has appointed aged care executive Adam McIntosh to its board. Mr McIntosh...
Study finds missing link in HCP services
Older woman could be helped to live at home for longer if small ‘handyman’ tasks were included in the suite...
Consumer directed care failing older rural residents
Consumer directed care isn't working for older rural people living in smaller regional and rural areas, research suggests. Professor Irene...
A new era for younger people in aged care
There’s support for aged care providers as they transition to NDIS and start providing more choice and control for people...
Plan to clear waiting list ‘not practicable’
Recommendations to eliminate the home care queue by the end of next year are not feasible and will be met...
Smart homes: older people prepared to trade off privacy for independence
Older people are willing to give up some privacy for the support and security offered by smart home technology, a...
Study finds Souvenaid slows cognitive decline
The nutritional drink Souvenaid slows symptoms of cognitive decline related to early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, a three year study...
New CEO at MS Australia
Palliative Care Australia chief executive Rohan Greenland has been appointed CEO of the newly amalgamated MS Australia. Rohan Greenland Mr...
Using the built environment to support ageing in place
A new book co-authored by a UNSW expert calls for ageing in place to be put higher on the government...
Report identifies seniors’ priorities to age well
A positive attitude, purpose and meaning, being respected and connecting with family, friends and society are among the key attributes...
Biden election good news for US home care
US president-elect Joe Biden, who at 78 is set to become the oldest US president ever sworn in, has identified...