Technology that
keeps you home.
Honest, plain-English guides to smart home devices, medical alerts, and safety technology — written for older Australians and the families helping them.
5 Technology Upgrades That Help Elderly Australians Stay at Home
A plain-English guide to five devices worth knowing about — with honest prices and where to get them in Australia. No jargon. No spam.
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Three areas. Everything covered.
Every guide focuses on technology that is genuinely available in Australia — at Australian prices, through Australian retailers.
Smart Home
Voice assistants, smart lighting, video doorbells, and home automation — explained simply, set up step by step.
Medical & Health
Blood pressure monitors, glucose tracking, health wearables, and devices that help you and your GP stay on top of your health at home.
Safety & Emergency
Personal alarms, fall detection, GPS trackers, and peace-of-mind technology. Includes My Aged Care, NDIS, and DVA funding guidance.
Start here if you're not sure where to begin
Medical Alert Systems — Australia 2026
Best Medical Alert Systems Available in Australia — 2026 Review
Four Australian providers reviewed honestly — including the one with consistent GPS and false-alarm complaints that most sites won't mention. Covers My Aged Care, NDIS, and DVA funding options.
- INS LifeGuard — Australia's only nurse-monitored service
- CareAlert — easiest setup, from $30/month
- LiveLife Alarms — no subscription, calls family directly
- Medi Alarm Pro — 3–5 day battery life
Every guide is written for two readers
Because the person who needs the technology and the person helping set it up are often reading the same article at the same time.
Researching options for someone you love?
Every article includes a clearly labelled section written specifically for adult children and carers — covering the things you actually need to know before making a decision.
- Which device suits your parent's specific situation
- What government funding might cover the cost
- How to have the conversation without an argument
- What to watch out for in the fine print
Thinking about technology for your own home?
Every article includes a plain-English section written directly for you — no assumed knowledge, no jargon, just clear explanations of what a thing does and exactly what happens when you use it.
- What this device actually does in plain language
- What happens when you press the button
- Whether it's easy to set up yourself
- Whether it's worth the money
Recently published
More guides added regularly across all three topic areas.
Best Medical Alert Systems Available in Australia — 2026 Review
Four Australian providers compared honestly. Includes nurse-monitored vs call-centre options, pricing, and My Aged Care funding guidance.
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A complete setup guide written for two readers: the family member doing the installation, and the older Australian using it every day.
Coming soonBest Blood Pressure Monitors for Home Use — Australia 2026
Which monitors connect to your phone, which are easiest to read, and which are covered under My Aged Care assistive technology funding.
Coming soon