Learning a new language is always going to be easier when you have someone to practice with. Thanks to a new initiative, this is now possible. Share Ami is connecting French learners with isolated French older people to chat via a video call each week to practice their conversational skills. Share Ami, which translates to Friend Share, aims to "create intergenerational links by connecting students learning French and elderly living in France over video chat," according to their...

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Rianna Manuel Oct 21, 2020

The artificial intelligence tool designed to diagnose dementia in minutes

According to the Japanese health ministry, as of 2012, around 4.62 million Japanese people were living with dementia. By 2025, that number is expected to rise to more than 7 million. But working out of Tokyo, data analysis company, Fronteo, is aiming to begin clinical trials of a new artificial intelligence program that could drastically cut down dementia diagnosis time. As soon as early next year, the diagnostic tool will be used to analyse five - ten minutes...

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Alayna Hansen Oct 14, 2020

“What would happen if I was unconscious or can’t talk?”: meet the smartwatch that calls for help after a fall

This article is sponsored content With her furry friend Pebbles by her side, Emmy feels safe and independent in her own home, thanks to a new addition, an innovative smartwatch that detects when she has a fall. Emmy has an active lifestyle and generously donates her time and skills to others. Often out and about in her local community, she wanted a wearable personal alarm that she could rely on at all times and especially when she has a...

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HelloCare Mail Sep 10, 2020

Is My Aged Care worthy of its Good Design Award?

The Australian government’s gateway to the aged care system has been awarded a gold Good Design Award, despite the website having several problems that have been recognised by the royal commission. My Aged Care was entered in the ‘web design and development’ category of the Good Design Awards, and was judged on the basis of its design, usability, creativity and innovation, content and quality, and commerciality. A ‘gold’ award is granted to those that ‘exceed the criteria for good...

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Rianna Manuel Aug 11, 2020

Aged care communication in a multi-cultural age

Australia is an increasingly multicultural society, so it only makes sense that our aged care community is equally culturally diverse. Making sure effective communication methods are available between staff and residents, despite multicultural differences, is important in order to offer the most effective care. Whether it’s between coworkers, residents, or staff and residents, communicating effectively is vital in the aged care industry. Miscommunication, of even the smallest detail, could be potentially life threatening. With around 40% of aged...

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Caterina Hrysomallis Aug 3, 2020

Championing Innovation in Aged Services

A new horticultural program, school-based traineeships and a dementia socialisation robot are just a few new initiatives gracing various aged care facilities around the country. The Excellence in Age Services Awards, organised by Leading Aged Services Australia (LASA), recognises people, organisations and projects in the aged care industry. The awards aim to encourage the development of forward-thinking aged care programs and technologies – an area brimming with untapped potential. “We are incredibly proud of all our finalists across Australia...

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