Technology

In aged care, maintenance is far more than fixing broken equipment or patching up wear and tear. It’s a critical pillar of resident safety, regulatory compliance, risk management, and enhancing the overall resident experience. For boards of directors, asking the right questions about maintenance processes can transform maintenance from a reactive cost centre into a […]

A breakthrough trial in aged care facilities reveals germicidal UV light as a powerful ally in reducing respiratory infections, creating safer environments for older adults.

Too often, vital medication information is lost when aged care residents move between settings. Meditrax’s new platform securely connects RMMRs to My Health Record, enabling real-time access, stronger governance, and safer, more consistent care across the aged care ecosystem.

The joystick generation is arriving in aged care. While not yet a mainstay in aged care environments, they should be, as video games can boost cognition, strengthen social bonds, and increase mobility.

Could AI be the future of aged care? Explore how smart tech like predictive analytics and chatbots is supporting older Australians to age with dignity.

Boomer expectations are reshaping retirement living. Discover why always-on feedback, hospitality-grade amenities and flexible care pathways are now must-haves — and how a CX-first mindset can turn the looming “silver tsunami” into a golden opportunity for village operators.

Home care providers are “operating in the dark” without final rules for the Aged Care Act. The lack of government webinars and Q&As leaves 27.33% of providers waiting for clarity before planning. As the November 2025 Support at Home deadline nears, anxiety grows.

China is trialling hundreds of intelligent robots to support its rapidly ageing population and ease pressure on the care workforce. From mobility assistance to emotional support, this large-scale initiative explores how technology could transform aged care — and what’s at stake when machines take on human roles.

QPS Benchmarking has launched a ground-breaking Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) system — Converge CQI — designed to shift the quality management paradigm from reactive to proactive. It is setting a new benchmark for compliance, performance and innovation in aged care.

Since implementing NeuronsVR therapy programs in 2023, Dougherty Apartments has become the highest user of these transformative programs.