Personal alarm devices for the elderly are increasing in popularity as more older Australians are living at home for longer. Modern technology plays a significant role in helping our senior population maintain independence, though monitoring systems that can detect emergency situations. Betty Hartley from Jacana who recently turned 91 has been living on her own…
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Do you have a senior family member living with you in your household? No one wants to die young, but as age catches up, old age conditions will inevitably, begin to crop up. Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is a common age-related condition for many elderly Aussies. Currently, more than 342,000 Australians are living with Dementia,…
Pill Taking Reminder SOFIHUB home is a device that improves quality of life and encourages positive living for people of all ages. The state of the art digital assistant provides spoken reminders about daily tasks and can be used with personal tracking technology to safeguard movements. People from all backgrounds including those with a disability…
Tracking Devices for Dementia Patients In Australia Dementia is a life-altering syndrome that affects an individual’s memory, behaviour and ability to perform everyday activities. This condition is a frightening reality for over 50 million people worldwide. It’s a progressive syndrome that impacts people in their middle to late age. Currently, there is a lack of…
GPS Tracker for Kids As parents we want our children to experience the freedom we had at their age. We want them to be able to walk to school one their own, cycle to the playground with friends and trust that they will be safe at a party. GPS Tracker for Kids with GPS locator…
Device for the Elderly Living Alone Aging is inevitable, but as time presses on the loss of independence is often one of the hardest changes to accept. As we age our innate abilities decline and simple day-to-day tasks become harder. This causes concern for both elderly individuals and their families. What if there was a…
Most of us would prefer to stay within the comfort of our own homes for as long as possible, rather than move into an aged care facility. Many of our senior population want to remain independent in the comfort and familiarity of their own home, stay connected with their local community and not have to…
It’s no secret that Australia’s aged care housing industry is in need of an overhaul. A recent report from The Royal Commission into Aged Care has identified that factors such as the design, affordability and availability of aged care environments is having a negative effect on the quality of life for senior residents. The report…
How to Remind Elderly Parents to Take Their Pills No matter your age, it’s easy to forget things from time to time. Sometimes you don’t remember until the last minute that you were supposed to be visiting a friend one day after work. Other times, you’ll find yourself scouring the house because you’ve forgotten where…
Often having a disability can mean that you need to adjust and adapt to how you do things every day according to whatever ailment you have. The good news is new technology is evolving to make life a little easier for those who need some extra help. For instance, smart speakers have quickly emerged as…