When Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution (RFBI) implemented Clinical, Care and Medication Management software, they knew the charting functionality and added mobility would positively impact the way they worked. We spoke to Yvonne Donaldson, Clinical Systems Educator, to find out how using the software via tablet devices has benefited their staff and residents.
Families of aged care residents are increasingly installing surveillance devices in their loved one’s bedrooms, however their may be legal implications.
Virtual reality is being used to help minimise the pain and discomfort experienced by aged care recipients during painful procedures, such as wound dressing.
A National Seniors report has revealed that the majority of older people make decisions about retirement and care services based on information from trusted advisers, rather than looking online.
The $33 million Boosting the Local Care Workforce Program has been designed to increase the amount of jobs available to meet the growing disability and aged care sector.
Antennas and long-range sensors have been installed around Launceston, with the hope to assist wearable devices to track the movements and locations of people with dementia.
