Dr Maggie Haertsch (RN, PhD) Consulting Clinical Research Director, Talius Group Ltd. and Principal Fellow, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne. Digital transformation is not new. Industries such as finance, manufacturing and retail are all examples of where digital transformation has reshaped entire businesses, helped improve efficiencies, scaled and improved profitability. The delays of the health and aged care sectors to use many of the now well-proven technologies are understandable. We are dealing with people’s lives so there is no room for error on c ..read more

If you have not already begun the transition of your PERs devices off the 3G network, it might already be too late. Already all the major Australian Telcos have phased out parts of their 3G networks. And while there is some time left before it completely shuts down, if you are yet to give serious thought to your transition strategy, you must start now. With merely months to go until Vodafone pulls the plug on December 15th, followed by Telstra in June 2024, then finally Optus in September 2024, the challenge of upgrading all 300,000 3G Medical Alarms (PERS) devices in Australia before then is ..read more

‘Act now for a dementia-friendly future,’ is the message of this year’s Dementia Action Week (18-24 September). The fear and stigma that a diagnosis of dementia carries can seriously impede the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and open communication. Thankfully, modern technology can help improve the lives of people living with dementia. There is now an opportunity for all aged care providers to consider digital technology to improve safety and provide quality care. The following are seven reasons to consider. 1. More people are living with dementia and even more people are involved in their care ..read more

“We’re shining a new light on the quality of aged care,” said the Minister for Aged Care, Anika Wells on the announcement that the National Aged Care Quality Indicator Program was being expanded from five to eleven indicators from 1 April. This isn’t any April Fools message; more than doubling of the indicators has significantly increased the burden of reporting on providers at least threefold. Since July 2019, every three months, four times each year, every government-subsidised residential aged care home are required to submit a standardised set of data to the Commonwealth government under t ..read more

Dementia is a normal part of ageing, isn’t it? Misplacing your keys and struggling to remember names and places? No, but it’s one of the common misconceptions people have about dementia. Because of these misconceptions, many people are unaware of how frightening dementia can be. It’s the second leading cause of death in Australia and the leading cause of death for women. As mentioned by Richelle Hunt, the host of the Conversation Hour on ABC Melbourne,  “This year, it’s estimated that there are around 400,000 Australians that are living with dementia, and it’s also estimated this yea ..read more

As Oscar Wilde once said, “With age comes wisdom…” However, age also increases the risk of falls and fall-related injuries. Older adults who suffer significant injuries from falls are at increased risk of becoming depressed and experiencing worsening health outcomes. In Australia, falls are the leading cause of injury, hospitalisation, and death, posing a serious issue for those who live alone or in aged care facilities. To ensure the safety of older adults, monitoring their activity around the clock is essential. Fortunately, technology has developed innovative ways to ensure their ..read more

As the world’s population ages, the demand for high-quality aged care is growing. However, providing care for older adults can be challenging, especially regarding monitoring their health and safety. Fortunately, radar technology has proven helpful in addressing this issue, so let’s explore the benefits of radar in aged care. Fall prevention Falls are a significant concern for older adults and can cause serious injuries. With the help of radar sensors, care providers can monitor the movements of older adults in real-time and be alerted to any signs that may indicate a fall. This ..read more

Technology has revolutionised the way we monitor elderly individuals and has improved their quality of life. With the advent of smart home devices and wearable technology, we can now overcome the aged care industry challenges and track senior citizens’ health, safety, and activities, giving them more independence and privacy. Their family members can also have peace of mind knowing that they can be quickly alerted in an emergency. But before the introduction of smart home devices, care providers used bed mats to monitor elderly individuals. These mats were placed under the sheets and ..read more

Dr Maggie Haertsch (RN, PhD) Consulting Clinical Research Director, Talius Group Ltd. and Principal Fellow, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne. Opportunities for your End of Financial Year technology review As the next financial year rolls around and financial performance analysis points to ways of improving revenue and profitability, what are the opportunities for digital innovation in your organisation? Here are three questions to ask with examples of digital technology ready to implement. 1. What will improve care? Consider your trends for complai ..read more

Talius Group Limited (Talius or the Company) (ASX: TAL) is pleased to announce it has entered into a contract to supply next generation assistive technology solutions to Hato Hone St John (HHSTJ) in New Zealand. In conjunction with the execution of the MSA, HHSTJ has already placed its first purchase order (PO) for 2,500 units, with an expectation of further purchase orders, going forward. The order only remains subject to HHSTJ completing its user acceptance testing of the equipment which Talius does not anticipate any issue with. As announced earlier this year, Talius prior to signing the f ..read more