App to deal with frustration of memory loss
A new app is being developed to provide solutions to the four key frustrations of memory loss, its maker says....
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Revolution in sensing technology empowers older people
Technology is important to creating an age-friendly future for seniors, according to industry experts. Representatives of NSW universities, industry and...
AT peer support portal launched for disability community
Independent Living Assessment (ILA) has launched a free assistive technology portal designed to provide information and peer support about AT...
Harnessing technology pays off for disability provider
Improving mobile communication has enabled Perth disability services provider Rocky Bay to expand its services with cutting edge neuroscience assistive...
Trial of ‘set and forget’ tech shows benefits for older people
Assistive technology doesn’t have to be complicated or high-tech to support older people to remain at home, a study of...
The royal commission report: tech hits and misses for home care
The technology-focused recommendations in the aged care royal commission are welcome, but the government's promised $452 million may not be...
Technology stakeholders embrace RC report
Aged care technology stakeholders are thrilled to see recommendations around innovation feature prominently in the royal commission's final report, saying...
TADWA signs deal with US virtual reality company
WA-based not for profit organisation TADWA, which provides assistive technology and mobility solutions for the ageing and disability sector, has...
Creating dementia-friendly technology
Assistive technology that is highly useful in aged care can be useless for people with dementia because often it's beyond...
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...
Monitoring device behind three new awards
An artificial intelligence-based monitoring device that aims to reduce falls and its co-founder have together picked up three gongs at...
AI camera helps vision-impaired man ‘read’
Technology is helping an elderly man with vision impairment to gain back some of his independence and rely less on...