Seeking technological help for ageing and aged care

As we're often told, Australians are living longer. Image: Putting the internet into the hands of elderly clients (SBS)

Putting the internet into the hands of elderly clients Source: SBS

But longevity brings risks to well-being such as loneliness and depression, while for many older Australians, using new technologies to stay connected to others can be a major challenge.

 

Now, an aged care provider is piloting a scheme to put the Internet into the hands of hundreds of elderly clients.

 

It's just one step in a number of technology-based moves to improve aged care.