Independent Living for Seniors in Australia
Staying safe and independent at home is what most of us want, for ourselves and for our parents. The right bit of technology can make that easier without taking over. This section brings together plain-English guides on calling for help in an emergency and on hearing better, two of the things that make the biggest difference to living well at home.
Medical alarms
A medical alarm means help is one button press away, day or night. Our medical alarms guide covers choosing the right one, what to check before you buy, and how to get help with the cost.
- Best medical alarms in Australia: a simple buying guide
- Do you still need a landline for a medical alarm?
- Medical alarm funding: how My Aged Care, state schemes and DVA can help
Hearing
Better hearing keeps people connected to family and confident on the phone. Our hearing help section explains the options, from simple amplifiers to fitted aids, and the funding that brings the cost down.
- Hearing aids in Australia: a simple buying guide
- Signs a parent needs a hearing check
- Getting hearing aids funded in Australia
Where to go next
Looking for something else? Browse our guides to phones for seniors, staying safe online, and tech basics.
Before you go
Download the free Family Tech Safety Checklist to help check phone safety, passwords, scam messages, emergency contacts and more.