Digital Seniors Tackle Ageism and Inclusion
Digital Seniors was formed to address senior digital inclusion by mobilising community and business collaboration to support seniors’ digital needs. Digital Seniors Founder and…
TECHNOLOGY
Toolkit Introduced by Dementia Australia
AUSTRALIA | Dementia Australia has created and introduced a Community Education Toolkit to inform seniors about brain health and dementia. In response to the…
Wavelink Announces Acredia Partnership
Wavelink, an Infinigate Group company and leading distributor of connected health and aged care solutions, has announced a new partnership with Acredia, an end-to-end…
Back to the Future
Uber’s new hotline set to improve rideshare accessibility for older Kiwis. In a commitment to improving access to transportation options for older Kiwis, Uber…
JUXTA Nest For Luxury Urban Retail
Urban Value Corner Store (UVCS) has partnered with JUXTA to pioneer its autonomous micro-market strategy within Nest, a luxury apartment community. With Urban Value’s…
St John Acquires Securely
The acquisition of certain assets relating to the medical alarm and monitoring business by The Priory in New Zealand of the Most Venerable Order…
No Opposition From ACCC
AUSTRALIA | Westpac Banking Corporation’s proposed acquisition of HealthPoint has not been opposed by the ACCC. HealthPoint is an app that facilitates healthcare providers…
Seniors Take The Plunge With New Beach Chair
Bupa’s Northhaven Care Home residents can now take a safe dip in the ocean thanks to a modified ocean access chair. The chair, equipped…
Unauthorised Data Release
Health New Zealand has started the process of notifying individuals impacted by the alleged unauthorised data release by a former staff member. “We deeply…
Uber Launches Phone Booking Service
AUSTRALIA | Uber is launching a new phone-call based booking service that allows Australians to book rides simply by dialing 13-UBER (13 82 37),…
Innovative Tech For Visually Impaired at CES’24
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 showcased an array of innovative devices designed to cater to the needs of individuals with low vision and…
Agri-innovator Techion and Awanui Labs Collaborate
Leading New Zealand agricultural testing company Techion has announced the signing of an agreement with Awanui Labs, with the potential to make New Zealand…