Australians, like people in other countries, are living longer lives than ever before. According to a report by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the number of Australians aged 85 years and over will increase to more than 1.5 million by 2058 – up from 515,700 in 2018-19. As the population ages,…
Australia’s population, like that of the majority of developed countries, is ageing. Over one-quarter of the elderly live alone. While some of them are fortunate to have family members check in on them regularly, others are not. And, while many of them prefer to live where they feel most at ease, which is often in…
Fall alert devices – Improved medical care and public health services have dramatically increased life expectancy. By 2050 the percentage of those over 60 years of age will nearly double – from 12% to 22%. And with more people choosing to live independently well into their twilight years, their risk of falls is elevated. Falling…
Over the coming years, radar sensor technology will revolutionise the way healthcare is delivered, especially in aged care facilities. The world is not growing any younger. Studies show that by 2050, 1 in 6 people will be over the age of 65. And aged care facilities will soon feel the strain if they haven’t already….
Disability can severely impact a person’s quality of life and can significantly hamper their ability to function. A billion people worldwide live with some form of disability, including visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech impairment, and others. The good news is that tech companies all over the world are developing smart devices that are dramatically improving…
Imagine your phone ringing at 3 a.m., blasting you out of your slumber. Your heart almost freezes in fear, expecting the worst. It’s the aged care facility your loved ones are living in. They’re calling to say your elderly loved one has had a fall which left them lying unconscious for over an hour. They’re…
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…
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…