You may have seen some of the funny memes and videos going around about what it is like trying to Zoom, Skype or FaceTime video call with an elderly relative. We’ve all been living it… “No Dad, you need to click on the link I emailed” or “I can’t hear you, your microphone is on mute” together with plenty of …
The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) helps senior Australians access entry-level support services to live independently and safely at home. In response to the COVID-19 situation, CHSP service providers are now able to use unspent 2019-20 funding to buy up to $1000 worth of personal monitoring technology for vulnerable clients. COVID has seen a more pronounced need for personal monitoring …
At Lumin, we understand that dealing with COVID-19 in the Aged Care sector is both extremely challenging and critically important. You are faced with supporting some of the country’s most vulnerable people, while also taking care of your staff. We also believe that we are ideally suited to help, given the Lumin smart-hub was purposely designed to be a simple …
With more and more older adults wanting to age-in-place, a new consumer class is emerging. And age tech products and services that support independent living and increased quality of life, are just some of the sectors projected to benefit. Here are 5 innovative start ups worth keeping an eye on as they prepare to scale throughout 2020.
Home care package funds can be used for services to keep you independent and safe in your home, as well as a wide range of clinical services to keep you well. These also include transport and social services that allow you to remain connected with your community.
Looking for gift ideas for a loved one living with dementia or Alzheimer’s? Or perhaps you’re looking for creative ways to use some unspent funds in your Home Care Package? We asked our team of carers and experts to share their favourite products and services they’ve personally used with their loved ones. And we think you’ll like what they came …
If you’re looking for gifts for older people in your life, we have you covered! In this post, we wanted to specifically focus on gifts to keep older men and women safe. From falls prevention, to technology help and companionship, these gift ideas are designed to provide families with peace of mind.
Dr. Dale Bredesen is internationally recognized as an expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer?s disease. He is the author of New York Times bestselling book, The End of Alzheimer?s. Alzheimer?s disease effects the plasticity of the brain responsible for learning news information. It damages the hippocampus which is the critical part of the brain responsible for …
As one of our dear customers said, ?people talk with their face?. Of course, they are right, ‘we humans’ interpret so much more with face to face interaction and we have heard so many wonderful stories of video calls on Lumin. We’ve also heard the video sound quality has been inconsistent, which of course isn?t ideal. So our tech team …
As people age, their dietary, exercise, and supplement needs change. Here is what you need to know about those changes, as well as some suggestions for how to best meet your bodies needs as you age. Caring for physical health is important at every age. We take care of our bodies through healthy diet, physical fitness, and often through the …
