KISA News

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12 Aug 2026

Dementia Clocks in Australia: A Buyer's Guide for Carers

#AgedCare#DementiaCare#DementiaSupport#DementiaClock#DayClock#ElderlyTech#SupportatHome
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4 Aug 2026

Keeping a Parent with Dementia Safe at Home: A Practical Toolkit for Carers

#KISAGuardian#AgingInPlace#HomeSafety#DementiaCare#ElderlyAustralia#FallDetection#SupportatHome
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15 Jul 2026

The AT-HM Scheme Explained for OTs: Getting Safety Devices Funded Under Support at Home

#ATHMScheme#OccupationalTherapy#AgedCareOT#HomeCare#PersonalAlarm#AssistiveTechnology#SupportatHome#KISAGuardian
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29 May 2026

What to Do When a Parent with Dementia Starts Wandering

#FallDetection#ElderlyAustralia#DementiaCare#CarerGuide#GPSTracker#DementiaWandering#DementiaSupport
An elderly woman with silver hair in a burgundy jacket walking along a leafy suburban path with her adult daughter, both smiling in afternoon sunlight

25 May 2026

GPS Trackers for People with Dementia: A Practical Guide for Australian Families

#NDIS#DementiaWandering#GPSTracker#DementiaCare#ElderlyAustralia#KISAGuardian#FallDetection#SupportatHome
Elderly Australian woman sitting at a sunny kitchen table with a cup of tea, looking calm and relaxed at home

19 May 2026

How Much Does a Personal Alarm Cost in Australia? A Transparent Breakdown

#PersonalAlarmCost#AgedCare#FallDetection#PersonalAlarm#PersonalAlarmAustralia#NDIS
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12 May 2026

The Best Phone for Someone with Dementia: What Carers Need to Know

#ElderlyPhone#SeniorPhone#MobilePhoneForElderly#DementiaPhone#PhoneForDementia#DementiaCare#CarerGuide#DementiaAustralia
Young man with Down syndrome sitting at a dining table with a support worker across from him, both relaxed in conversation, warm afternoon light

7 May 2026

How to Use Your NDIS Plan to Fund a Safety and Communication Device

#AssistiveTechnology#NDISFunding#LowCostAT#NDISProvider#DisabilityTech#KISACompanion#NDISAssistiveTechnology#NDIS
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28 Apr 2026

Medical Alert Pendant vs Purpose-Built Safety Device: Which Gives You Better Protection?

#ElderlyAustralia#AgedCare#MedicalAlert#PersonalAlarm#FallDetection
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22 Apr 2026

What is 24/7 Monitoring? How Emergency Response Services Work in Australia

#NDIS#SupportatHome#PersonalAlarm#FallDetection#AgedCare#ElderlyAustralia#EmergencyMonitoring#PersonalAlarmMonitoring
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15 Apr 2026

Personal Alarm with Fall Detection: Do You Really Need Both?

#FallDetection#FallDetectionAustralia#KISAPersonalAlarm#ElderlyAustralia#AgedCare#PersonalAlarm
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14 Apr 2026

Why Every Older Australian Living Alone Should Have a Personal Alarm

#SupportatHome#SeniorSafety#PersonalAlarm#FallDetection#ElderlyAustralia#LivingAlone#EmergencyButton