Artificial intelligence is being used to detect retirement village residents who may have tripped and fallen. Ryman Healthcare is the first organisation in New Zealand to trial the recently developed falls detection system.
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As health and wellbeing month continues on the Eldernet Gazette, we showcase the revolutionary fitness and rehab equipment developed by HUR, which could have a huge impact on the aged-care sector in New Zealand.
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HT Systems, a Christchurch-based tech company, has come up with an ingenious piece of equipment that could significantly reduce carer injuries.
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The discovery, for caregivers, that iPads and tablets are a wonderful activity tool for people living with dementia, also brings with it concerns that internet and applications available can be frustrating and how will someone living with dementia avoid becoming overwhelmed. To-date there has been a limited amount of research …
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Animals have a positive effect on us (which is probably why we enjoy watching cat videos so much). Turns out that apart from giving us the giggles or the warm and fuzzies having a pet may improve your overall physical and mental health. According to the US’s National Centre for …
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We all know that technology has come leaps and bounds over the last few decades. It was 10 years ago, that Apple first released their iPhone to the public. Now pretty much every second person has one. The same with computers – not long ago was it an unaffordable luxury …
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The social model of disability came about during the 1980s. This model reacted against the dominant medical model of disability by saying that disability is a consequence of environmental, social and attitudinal barriers that prevent people with impairments for maximum participation in society. It is best summarised in the definition …
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