An app to detect pain in aged care residents? It’s a real thing
PainChek is a new mobile phone app that uses facial recognition to allow aged care…More
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The power of song: Australian-first pilot to teach aged care residents how to make music
Aged care provider Fresh Hope Care is partnering with Singaporean-based music technology company I’m Soul…More
Need help with Google Home? This retirement village has its own ‘tech angel’
Technical advisor Darren Larson oversees the service, which is being offered at Aveo’s newly opened…More
Is this the house of the future? University of Wollongong students create dementia-friendly house
The ‘Desert Rose’ house has been designed to make it easier for people with dementia…More
Should I stay or should I go? My Health Record starts three-month opt-out period
Australians now have until October 15 to opt out of the Federal Government’s national digital…More
Ticking off aged care residents’ “bucket lists” – using virtual reality? It’s happening
Samsung will visit five Uniting aged care homes across NSW and the ACT with its…More
Video: struggling to cope with the demands of modern technology?
You’re not the only one as this sweet – and very relatable – clip shows.…More
You can now shoot lasers from your eyes – Superman-style
Yes, it’s true. UK researchers have revealed they’ve developed laser stickers that can send out…More
A holographic doctor – in your own home? It’s not science fiction
West Australian not-for-profit provider Silver Chain is currently trialling the world-first technology that will allow…More
Staying on the road: regional aged care provider to trial Australian-first virtual reality driving simulator
The simulator, to be built at McLean Care’s aged care home in Inverell in northern…More