They are extremely beneficial for those living with a disability or simply getting a little older in detecting and raising an alarm for help in case of a fall. Fall detection devices alert caregivers when your loved one or resident cannot. Depending on the device, they can be worn around the neck, on the wrist…
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When you hear the term ‘Radar Sensing Technology’ you may be forgiven in thinking that this may be about defence or security applications but did you know that this type of technology is now playing an important part in the world of Healthcare. Radar Technology is being used in key areas such as real-time falls…
Medihotels provide accommodation and hotel services for self-caring patients accessing acute hospital services. As a substitute for multi-day admitted inpatient care, Medihotels ease the transition between the community and acute care and help patients to access hospital services. What are the Benefits/ Functions of Medihotels? Provide high-quality, accommodation and hotel services that mirror the environment…
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has issued its final report, which includes several proposals for reforming Australia’s aged care system. The report’s 148 recommendations included a need for a new Aged Care Act in Australia. The hearings and interviews revealed the aged care system’s most pressing issues, included lack of financing…
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) has many benefits to health practitioners. First, RPM makes it easier for health practitioners to acquire patient data and deliver premium care to many patients with low burnout risk. And secondly, healthcare providers benefit by using little funding to get authentic outcomes. But what is remote patient monitoring? What Is Remote…
Do you break out in a cold sweat at the thought of what could happen to your loved ones—especially the elderly—when they suddenly experience health problems and collapse—with no one else around? According to the World Health Organisation, 37.3 million falls are severe enough to require medical attention each year—with the majority being over 60…
As technology advances, we are seeing the positive impact it is having on all aspects of our lives. Thankfully, SOFIHUB is ensuring that the older generation will not be left behind as assistive technology products in Australia transforms and evolves in aged care. SOFIHUB pro solutions offer world-class hardware and software technology to improve the…
As many of us know, senior citizens are unfortunately at a higher risk of cyber attacks than the general population. However, at SOFIHUB we prioritise the importance of protecting our clients’ privacy and information. Aged care facilities present numerous challenges in maintaining the medical security of patient information, but SOFIHUB pro solutions work to secure…
Getting older comes with a lot of changes. However, it doesn’t mean that exercise has to stop. In fact, it is as important as ever for the elderly to keep moving; helping them maintain independence, decreasing health risks, and speeding up the recovery time from illness or injury. Keeping fit is important, but we know…
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Two Years Later and the SOFIHUB home Has “Taken a Tremendous Worry off Our Shoulders” – Madonna Galloway
When it comes to our loved ones, we all want peace of mind. The SOFIHUB home has helped provide that assurance for Australian families across the country. We love to hear real stories from our SOFIHUB family about how this device has positively impacted their lives, so today we share the story of Madonna Galloway…