As leaders in the wearable technology and remote caregiving space, mCareWatch recently commissioned PureProfile to research the communication gaps that they see with customers around the country. The research points to a generation of Australians who have three...

By Natasha Egan on March 7, 2016 in Technology Review Using data from sensors and wearable devices to move from reactive to proactive care is a hot topic in health and aged care, and while very much an emerging area, many are working on solutions, writes Natasha Egan....

www.news.com.au     Emma Reynolds     October 19, 2015 WHEN Margaret’s husband forgets who she is, she gently reminds him she’s his wife of 56 years. But these days, he doesn’t even understand the word “wife”. Kevin, 83, has had dementia for 15 years, and is losing...

Help your loved ones stay confident in later life and out of harm's way with the aid of these clever devices Australia's ageing population is consistently hitting new milestones; for the first time there are more  than 450,000 people in the 85-and-up club. What's...

Smartwatches are a popular product this year but it is being adapted by Australian health care company mCareWatch to help the elderly and disabled and anyone with health issues. The SOS Mobile Watch is an all-in-one smartwatch with a built-in mobile phone that can...

Two Sydney brothers have developed a world-first emergency watch for older patients, disabled people and people with disorders. The all-in-one waterproof smart phone, location tracker and emergency alarm uses GPS and WiFi, and is being used at several Australian aged...

Gone are the days when all a watch did was tell the time. The SOS Mobile Watch, $499, has a phone, GPS and personal alarm for peace of mind. You can program it with personal emergency contact numbers, which it will dial at the touch of a button. mcarewatch.com.au...