Falls can have huge consequences for our older population, which is why falls detection sensors are becoming increasingly popular as an aged care alert system in residential facilities. In a typical aged care facility with 80 beds, over 400 falls are likely to happen in a year alone. Of that number, approximately two thirds of…

Aged care systems rely on the ability of aged care workers to cope with the demands placed on them. But with the chronic staff shortages that are continuing to worsen in the industry, aged care workers always have days when they work to their limits.  So how can we help to alleviate the pressure and…

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 Pandemic brought aged care standards into sharp focus. It became very apparent that we needed new approaches to aged care in general, and many tech innovations in aged care have been accelerated as a result. In this article, we’ll provide some insights into the most promising new technologies that…

Mary was 65 years old and had recently lost her husband. Her children tried to persuade her to move in with them, but she refused. She didn’t want to invade their privacy or become a nuisance. One evening, Mary lost her balance and tripped in her house, injuring her knee. The pain was so intense…

The Aged Care Royal Commission Report uncovered multiple incidents of inadequate care in areas such as food, medication administration, and skin care – as well as sophisticated care such as chronic condition management and dementia care. Several residential care institutions serve low-quality, unappealing food. They sometimes neglect to assist elders in eating and drinking, resulting…

80-year-old Luigi Cantali suffers from dementia, blindness and depression. His daughter moved him to an aged care facility expecting they would offer him the specialized care he needed. She was wrong. Caregivers left him lying in bed all day with soiled clothing and leaking incontinence pads. While such behaviour is unacceptable, aged care facilities must…

According to a report by CEDA (Committee for Economic Development of Australia), Australia will face a shortage of at least 110,000 aged care workers over the next decade. The report stresses that unless the Government takes urgent action, the workforce shortage could exceed 400,000 by 2050. There are several reasons for the shortage. Migrant workers…

It is well known within the Healthcare industry that residential care facilities ideally need to focus on three areas if they want to maintain consistently high levels of care support and meet aged care compliance standards (Aged care quality standards apply to all Australian Government-funded aged care services). Wellness The best facilities work towards improving…

What do a million older Australians living alone at home have in common with over 250,000 seniors in residential aged care facilities? In an emergency, they both require assistance. And the best way to do so is with assisted and independent living technology. Let’s look at the difference between a personal alarm and a medical…