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24.01.2022 How Could Self-Driving Cars Transform Aged Care? In Australia and around the world were on the cusp of a very exciting era. The rise of eCommerce, user-friendl...y AI, and blockchain is set to transform our lives. Many of these changes have already begun, but theres one were really waiting for: the self-driving car (SDC) The SDC has been long mooted, but now its nearly here what will it mean for aged care? The SDC promises to be a transformative device across a variety of industries. In Logistics An SDC could transfer a senior in need from their home to a hospital for regular visits. The same applies to routine delivery of medical goods and supplies. Paramedics exist in this space, but theyre a finite resource, inhibited in expanding due to expense of equipment and training. In Medical An SDC could accordingly build efficiency through emergency services. There will remain cases where a full suite ambulance is needed, but other medical matters, such as stomach pain or a migraine, could require only an SDC. The cost savings, and potential for lives saved by proper allocation of ambulance or an SDC respectively, is huge. The Convenience Factor There is also the convenience factor of the SDC. We have seen shades of this already, as ride share service Uber and retailer Coles partnered up. Many Australians can find driving a more stressful in their later years, and find it more difficult to maintain their license due to periodic reassessment programs. Theres also the issue of ongoing costs like insurance. SDCs can also be safer than human-driven cars. Googles SDC had only 13 accidents across 2 million kilometres. 13 sounds like a lot - but as driving Sydney to Melbourne is just 877km - thats a tiny amount of crashes for the equivalent of 2280 trips along Hume Highway. Entrepreneurs and Employment We at Aged Care Hub are always at the ready to talk up the potential of Aussies seniors. In later years, a range of challenges from vision to hearing to general mobility can regular employment hard. Many seniors would like to work, but transport makes it tough. The SDC could sort that. Final thoughts The rise of SDC promises to create a new option in addressing these issues. It wont do away with them altogether, but will mean more options for more Australians in Aged Care. Thats A+ #agedcare #greyarmy #agedcarehub #smartbusiness Engage with us at agedcarehub.com
24.01.2022 Really interesting article that I have personal experience with! Great read- especially for those in the not for profit Aged Care space... https://www.linkedin.com//marketing-aged-care-you-mad-pooj?
23.01.2022 Great quality LMS here, highly recommended for every aspect of Community Services.
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22.01.2022 WHAT WILL RETIREMENT LOOK LIKE IN 2030? The year 2030. If you are a big fan of 80s sci-fi movies that date still seems far away. Just like 2020, 2010, and 2000... did before they arrived. Yet today here we are, in 2018, and with the recognition in just 12 years we will effectively by one third of the way through the 21st century. Flying cars may not be with us by then, but its clear retirement will look very different in 2030. Changing Finances: Recent years have seen a many signals via Canberra that retirement will look different in 2030. It is something weve discussed before as it pertains to aged care services. (https://www.facebook.com/agedcarehubgroup/posts/353499641724409) What it means for retirement specifically is related, but also separate. Achieving a good retirement in 2030 (and beyond) will require much more sophistication in financial planning than in previous years. A couple of generations ago, buying a investment property on the edge of town or in a city apartment block could serve as a simple nest egg for retirement. Putting your annual bonus in blue chip shares was also a population option. In the early 1990s the Keating government introduced compulsory employer superannuation, adding another area for senior investment. (https://www.aph.gov.au//P/pubs/BN/0910/ChronSuperannuation) Today, globalisation, disruption, and forecast changes in Canberra has done away with the old certainties surrounding financial planning for retirement. In its place has come new opportunities, but these are more opaque and difficult to define. And so uncertainty exists. Greater Loneliness and Isolation: Recent times have seen the British Government appoint a Minister for Loneliness. (https://www.smithsonianmag.com//minister-loneliness-appoi/) Online media initially saw some cheeky quips about this, but more substantive discussion affirmed this was a commendable step in tackling a growing issue. Though the digital era sees many of us more connected than ever, we are not actually engaged with those close to us, and our communities, as people were in generations prior. Hearing someone's voice on the phone instead of receiving a text, getting a hug from a loved one as opposed to an email, and socialising in a room full of people you know as opposed to trading family photos in a Facebook group. Today our world is digital, but we still hold thousands of years in evolutionary biology that affirms interaction and physical touch remains important. (https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article//hands_on_research) All is not lost! A more difficult financial situation. Greater loneliness. Greater dependence upon younger family members, but uncertainty whether theyll be able to provide it. These challenges are real, but also come with caveats. Weve discussed prior the promise of blockchain, and there are a ton of other advances in technology and beyond set to benefit us. We cannot overlook the real very problems we face in the future, but so too must we remain mindful of our capacity as Australians to take them on. After all, we built the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Snowy River Dam- so we can do this. #greyarmy #agedcare #smartbusiness #agedcarehub Engage with us at https://agedcarehub.com/
21.01.2022 Interesting article on what the future of Aged Care may look like... https://www.australianageingagenda.com.au//will-aged-care/ #agedcare #greyarmy #smartbus...iness How cost effective is your Aged Care business? Are you managing your team appropriately in line with their needs and also in line with the Aged Care accreditation standards? If not- contact us- https://agedcarehub.com/ we can help!
20.01.2022 Protect your IP, #startup #smallbusiness #smartbusiness http://www.smartcompany.com.au//are-/four-tips-protect-ip/
20.01.2022 Specialising in #engagement and connections in the Community Services and Health spaces. Contact me for a chat if you are in the Brisbane area. First meetup is free and competitive rates after. #startups and #startup expertise to really try and get your business running! If you are a budding #entrepeneur or and experienced business, see if my #expertise in #marketing can assist your business... Graeme.
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18.01.2022 I don't know why but this article really "spoke" to me... hmm... #startup #smartbusiness #entrepeneur Brain Engaged @brain_engaged https://www.virgin.com/en/are-you-dumb-enough-be-successful
18.01.2022 DIGITAL SENIORS CALL OUT- "We Need Your Help!" The Fear Factor. For those of us whove grown up with a computer in the house - or indeed, a mobile device in-han...d if youre an especially young reader! - it's easy to overlook just how wonderful the online world is. Even the biggest libraries in the world are outpaced by the wealth of info online. In fact, the biggest libraries look to embrace the technology and digitise their holdings for the world. But to a Aussie senior that hasnt ever engaged with the digital world - or if they have, done so only fleetingly at the end of their careers or sporadically with family - they miss out on all this. Unquestionably, a huge reason many seniors remain reluctant to hop online is fear. Massive data breaches of huge corporations. Private SMS and social media messages finding their way into the public domain. Yes the digital age has many wonders, but these issues are enough to many anyone cautious. Not only have there been the issues aforementioned, but recent years have seen a whole new pack of problems arise! Fake news. Cryptocurrency hacking. And the ongoing reality some terrorist groups use the online world to flog their propaganda. These issues not only add further to a Aussie seniors caution, but also give rise to the idea the online world is just garbage. Caution and Fear. These dynamics can make people have caution and feel afraid. One of these is great, the other unacceptable. We at the Aged Care Hub Online want Aussies seniors to be cautious when they go online. But we do want them to go online. In doing so they have the chance to access the worlds wonders at the tip of their fingers. OK sure, the latest YouTube video or cute cat pic may not endure into the annals of history like ancient cave painting or the the Mona Lisa has. But the chance to connect with family and friends across the globe on Facebook? The ability to engage with the online world, read news, post in forums, find shared enthusiasts for hobbies like vintage car restoration, woodworking, or doll making? Most of all, the ability in doing so to add another voice to an ongoing conversation about Aussie seniors online? Yeah, wed like to see that. And the stats tell a story here. Right now 87% of Aussies over 55 years old use the internet daily. Thats not so bad, right? Yes it is! Because Aussies under 25 have a 99% daily usage rate. In 25-34 its 95%, and 35-44, 94%. Put simply, Aussie youth dominate the online conversations and debate. This is not to say there doing anything bad - we Australians dominate Olympic swimming whereas landlocked nations dont tend to medal! - but it does mean theres a huge imbalance there. Too many Aussie seniors are not being heard and not being seen in online debates. Our world will only continue to shift towards greater online use - so there needs to be a change here. Lets Create Leaders! Ultimately, its always going to be Aussie seniors who provide the strongest voices for the issues and causes that are important to them. But they cant be a voice in a world that doesn't hear them. Thats why it is up to us reading this online to help actively lead, grow, and encourage. Are their dangers in the online world? Sure. Are we in the younger generations going to just witness and permit that fear to perpetuate, and as a result isolate Aussie seniors from the online world? No. We in the aged care industry have huge skin in the game here. We have a sizeable population of Australians that are ready and able to articulate their needs and dreams. But in the rapid day by day of the 24-hour news cycle, a Sunday letter to an editor or monthly call in to talkback radio wont cut the mustard anymore. We need our Aussie seniors online. And if we get more of them online? Our job become easier, and our advocacy more effective. Like any group of Australians, this doesn't mean theyll agree with absolutely all we say. But thats why we feel it's so important they say it. The best idea in the room after a debate should carry the day. Drive this Ethos into Action. This may seem a philosophical drive. But actually its inherently practical. As opposed to progress here requiring big conferences and sweeping policy summits, it requires just one simple goal: Find an Aussie senior you know is always offline and make your mission to get them online. Get them an email account. Get them a Facebook account. Show them how to Google - and show them they do not need to be afraid. It is in the interests of some to keep Aussie seniors offline -to attempt to ensure they are not seen and not heard - but it is in all of Australias interests to get more Aussie seniors online. Our team plays at our best when everybody get a chance on the field. This doesn't need to happen overnight - take all of 2018 if you need to! - but resolve to progress. We each do this and by this time next year well have an abundance our new voices to build with. And who knows? You may just get a new Facebook friend always ready to like that cute cat pic. In big goals and small our team at the Aged Care Hub is about change. And this is change we can all get behind. #agedcare #greyarmy #agedcarehub #community Engage with us at agedcarehub.com
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16.01.2022 At Aged Care Hub- we try to keep "in the know" here is an article from Aged Care Insite on musculoskeletal treatments: https://www.agedcareinsite.com.au//new-approach-needed-to/ #greyarmy #agedcare #smartbusiness #agedcarehub
16.01.2022 BLOCKCHAIN ISSUES AND REGULATIONS IN AUSTRALIA. Blockchain is all the buzz right now and we here at the Aged Care Hub are having ongoing conversations about it.... In our first blog we discussed the essential difference between blockchain and cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, how blockchain can function as a total separate entity, and how the standalone technology can be used in a variety of exciting and transformative ways in healthcare. The potential of blockchain is immense, but a little like the moon landing, much work and planning must go into its realisation. Lets look now at some of the challenges that exist for implementing blockchain technology within Australian aged care. Permissioned vs Permissionless Blockchains: Because Bitcoin has dominated the headlines surrounding blockchain, many people think the two are inseparable, but this is not so. While Bitcoin needs blockchain to trade, there are actually a number of blockchains that can be used for many different purposes. A chief difference between different types of blockchain is permissioned vs permissionless blockchains. Their difference between these two has implications for its adoption in Australia. One of the great features of blockchain is the accessibility it offers to all as a digital peer-to-peer ledger. This is also one of the potential downsides, as the accessibility of technology gives rise to challenges surrounding privacy. This is where the essential difference between a permissionless blockchain that anyone can access, and a permissioned one that only authorised users can access exists. This may seem straightforward from a privacy perspective, but actually becomes way more complex when it involves governments and accountability. Creating a blockchain that ensures citizens right to know does not intrude upon an individuals right to privacy is thus necessary. This is a particularly important task within the aged care sector. Cultural considerations: As a general rule, the Australian public are conservative when it comes to sweeping changes, and the same applies to digital data and personal information. This even more so in an era thats seen a number of high profile Wikileaks scandals globally, that has raised debate over digital info. Whatever your view on these issues, its made people more aware of their privacy. This could be a challenge to greater blockchain adoption in Australia. Previously, other forms of government identification such as national ID cards have failed to achieve success in Canberra. Even amalgamation of various services - such as the introduction of the My Govs online hub that combines various bodies like the Australian Taxation Office, Medicare, and Centrelink under one umbrella - has been met with considerable criticism along the way over privacy concerns. Final thoughts: Navigation of the privacy issue will be a challenge when it comes to Canberra selling blockchain. This in tandem to the slow nature of government bureaucracy, and in an era where the general public is weary of their digital data being accessed, means leadership from the public sector in Australia could be difficult. By contrast, the capacity for the private sector to generate solutions which then find greater government support is considerable. Just as the success of the iPhone and iPad ushered in a new wave of support for mobile and tablet apps among government agencies, so too could the successful introduction and use of blockchain in business grow confidence in their public use. Ultimately, Australia has a very proud record in tech innovation, and this new era is shaping up to be its most exciting yet. Research links for Australian driven technology milestones: https://hubs.ly/H09NGH40/wifi-australian-invention-helping- https://hubs.ly/H09NHgC0/highlights/bionic-ear-prototype https://hubs.ly/H09NHgD0/how-sydney-techies-created-google-m #blockchain #agedcare #greyarmy #technoogy #learning #education Visit our website or connect with us at https://hubs.ly/H09NHgF0
15.01.2022 Need a #business idea? New #startup? #motivation? Interesting #ideas here: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/201588
15.01.2022 Renewing Aged Care Engagement with Government. It is no secret our democratic process can be more responsive to strong arguments as opposed to the best ones. Th...is is not to suggest greater aged care engagement cannot do both but instead there is the need to persuade in a way that is logical and actionable. The merits will only go so far when there are so many voices vying for attention. And make no mistake there ARE many voices vying for attention. For we are seeing in Australia today the emergence of many challenges that have never been faced before and demand more sophisticated answers than ever offered prior. Once upon a time... For a long time theres been little reason for governments to pay attention to senior citizens. Oh sure lip service would be paid. A quick policy here a new announcement there. And there is the obligatory visits to a aged care facility an RSL and the local lawn bowls club come election time. But new ideas were stifled under old demographics. Traditionally senior citizens record high voting rates and trend to the conservative side of politics. This may not be breaking news but this reality has meant the Coalition take then for granted and Labor largely ignores them. Why fight over territory one can't lose and the other can't win? This answer may satisfy politcos in Canberra but not us. Especially because of the new dynamic that exists now. The concentration of wealth in the older generations is a growing issue. Again this is not a revelation. But means there is increasingly calls from younger voters for older Australians to finance themselves. People are living longer too. Governments in decades prior needed to plan for senior benefits like a pension superannuation and health care that may be required by an Australian for around 10 or 15 years after retirement. Today a young Australian boy born in 2018 will have a life expectancy of 80 years. A young Aussie girl will have one of 84. Anyone who retires at 55 is looking at in excess 25 years + of retired living. There is the changing nature of retirement. Previously people would retire at 55 or 60 and that was that. Today with living longer people are working longer. This will also be a growing issue as the higher cost of homes and mortgages will see many people feeling they need to life longer. What this means. These factors combined show the landscape is changing. Seniors will need to have their interests pursued with new advocatation pursued in new ways. Whats more, advocacy will need to become more universal. Speaking to people across the generations about aged care issues, and seeking to grow dialogue about the solutions we need pursue together. After all, we all age, we all want the best for our future, and for our family members younger and older than us. Beginning this conversation anew is our mission at Aged Care Hub. Thank you for taking the time to read our blog, and please share if you too want to see a new national dialogue. Engage with us at agedcarehub.com #agedcare #smartbusiness #grayarmy #change
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14.01.2022 Our latest blog. 2018 is going to be a big year for business- is yours going to be one of those that thrive? #startup #consultant #customer #smartbusiness https://www.brainengaged.com.au//WHAT-DOES-BRAIN-ENGAGED-DO
14.01.2022 BLOCKCHAIN BUSINESSES: Which Businesses are Pioneering Blockchain for Seniors? At time of writing there appears to be a little coverage out there in the way of... startups dedicated to the aged care industry. This in itself is not surprising - as new tech will always target new audiences in the first, so blockchain tech built for teens and young adults will have the first run - but it has required a slight shift in emphasis from the topic. Beyond startups, the piece focuses on what blockchain means to seniors one to one. We have spoken before (https://www.facebook.com/agedcarehubgroup/posts/348531392221234) about the medical applications of blockchain. The potential for it to transform the way in which medical records are managed. Wonderful as these applications are it is actually the ones beyond it that will have the greatest impact on the lives of a Australian senior citizen day by day. How they engage with and use blockchain in their lives one to one as individuals. What blockchain means to the individual? Blockchain is set to transform industry. This is a separate but interrelated area to blockchains impact on consumers. Ultimately industry will always seek to connect with the individual and so it's important to highlight blockchains applications on a personal level. What blockchain tech could deliver... Across the board blockchain could transfer aged care and the quality of life for seniors. Blockchain provides the capacity to ensure seniors interact and engage with wider society more easily. It can be used for big things like voting rights, and the automation of financial transactions. But it can also be used for more immediate but equally important tasks, like optimising medical alert systems. That means a reduction of errors and inefficiencies, and an improved network that provides more quicker, more responsive, and comprehensive care to a senior in need. In other areas of essential need, blockchain also offers promise. Already the technology has been used for the diffusion of aid to refugees in crisis zones. Blockchain is advantageous here, as it cuts out the middleman, does away with waste and the risk of corruption, and guarantees delivery of payment from an issuer to a receiver. Though the circumstances differ, blockchain can be used in the same way in Australia as an avenue to more seamlessly issue pensions, medical rebates, and other financial payments. Less red tape, more reliability, and a direction connection from payer to payee. This is a win-win across the board for aged care agencies, and the seniors they are dedicated to serving. What challenges exist? While blockchains future is bright, its embrace does need to be considered holistically. It needs to be balanced, as more automation and technology can be good but if it results in seniors disengaging and feeling removed from their communities that is a clear case on one step forward, two steps back. Its known many seniors removed from the day by day duties of work and raising a family can quickly come to feel isolated from their wider community. The rapid growth and adoption of technology like blockchain is tremendous, but does need also advance with this challenge in mind. Provided its greater use is adopted with this in mind though? It can be a success. Individually and as a Whole. Weve discussed here the application for blockchain for seniors as individuals. Weve also addressed the challenges. Beyond both these areas, there is also the capacity for blockchain to build communities. Just as social media and apps like skype has diminished the distance families and friends once felt when they live in other cities, and other countries, so does the security, rapidity, and diversity of blockchain bring with it a revolutionary potential for greater interaction for seniors day by day. Keep an eye for our future blog post where discuss blockchain and communities in-depth. Engage with us at: https://agedcarehub.com/ #agedcare #smartbusiness #blockchain #greyarmy #agedcarehub
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13.01.2022 Happy 2018 all! Watch this space for some updates and small to medium sized business ideas! #startup #business #worksmarter #happydays have a great day!
12.01.2022 How shall aged care change with an aging population? At time of writing around 1 in 7 Australians are over 65. By 2050 that number will have more than doubled. ...Between then and now, we need to have a chat. A serious national conversation about what this means. Because ultimately, between now and then many issues like climate change, disruption, and the rising cost of living will vy for attention. More Pressure on Aged Care Any discussion of aged cares future must begin with our aging population. Unquestionably, its a wonderful thing that Australians are living longer than ever before. Its testament to the fact we are doing a lot right in this country. That cant be overlooked, but neither can new problems. As people live longer, greater demand be placed upon the existing aged care sector. Without proper preparation now, the risk is greater demand will place unsustainable strain on the sector. The real danger is not just simply longer ques or waiting lists, but people missing out altogether. The Changing Nature of Aged Care It seems unimaginable such a scenario could arise. After all, Australia has one of the best public healthcare systems in the world, right? We also have social supports like the pension and compulsory employer superannuation to ensure our senior years are relatively secure. Sure, we have that now, but a review of recent events in Canberra show more could come. These changes are on the cards because of the greater diversity and complexity of aged care. While Australians living longer is a sign of greater health overall, as people grow in age so does the odds rise of greater illness. The longer someone lives, the greater the risk of contracting more serious illness, or even multiple illnesses. Attending to this new challenge, on a one-to-one level, and institutionally will require more sophisticated resources, and agile deployment of them. Financial Pressure Underlying these new issues will be the chief question who pays for this?. As weve discussed prior Australia is experiencing a growing rich-poor gap, and greater generational inequality, especially as many younger Australians struggle to get into the property market in major cities. Its a complex debate, but it ultimately boils down to the possibility governments will face growing pressure from younger generations to reallocate aged care funds elsewhere. Also the expectation seniors fund their own care. This would be an issue for seniors who retire asset rich - owning a home brought many years ago thats had capital gains - but cash poor. Where We Go from Here? We need to have a new conversation in Australia surrounding aged care. Its also one that must involve all stakeholders. This includes the seniors of today, and the seniors of the future. It will be a tough conversation, but it will be much harder to not have it. Especially as many of the challenges we see today in the aged sector are the result of kicking the can down the road. Above all, we need to recognise this era of disruption and digital change offers opportunity. Delaying action on aged care issues has often accompanied its placement in the too hard basket. With the potential of tech like blockchain and AI, no longer will those answers hold. Ultimately, were on the cusp of a new era in Australian aged care, and our task is to define it. #agedcare #greyarmy #smartbusiness #agedcarehub Want to connect? agedcarehub.com
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11.01.2022 First day yesterday at my new digs with CURA on the Gold Coast! Great day shared with many great people. :-)
11.01.2022 Great article here from Aged Care Insite about empowering technologies in #agedcare sector. #greyarmy #technology. Engage with us at agedcarehub.com https://www.agedcareinsite.com.au//focus-more-on-empowerin
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09.01.2022 Bitcoin in Aged Care- is there a connection? Bitcoin and the weather are very different but youd hardly know it from daily news coverage. Some days there are b...right sunny skies, and boundless possibilities for the days ahead. Other times, its all doom and gloom. Yes, Bitcoin is a buzzword for all things good and bad in the world of finance. Often lost among all these headlines are three things: 1. What is it exactly? 2. Why is it significant? And for those of us in this sector... 3. What does it mean for aged care? Lets detail now answers to these three questions. What is it exactly? Bitcoin is a currency that is is digitally created and then traded and exchanged via a blockchain network. As opposed to a fiat currency that is minted and printed by a central bank such as the Australian Treasury, Bitcoin has no central governing authority. This brings it with the potential for less fees regulation and allows for it to cut through red tape. But it also poses challenges. Why is it significant? Bitcoin is the standard bearer for the world of cryptocurrency. Other cryptocurrencies exist, but Bitcoin was the first and remains the most famous. It might change one day, but for now this means any discussion of cryptocurrencys evolution will invariably involve Bitcoin. What does it mean for aged care? Bitcoin undoubtedly has great potential. But theres also the question of whether it will remain just that, mere potential. It's possible the future could see Bitcoin could become a common form of payment across our society. Already the technology exists (such as cryptocurrency debit cards) for this. And Bitcoin has already been used around the world in some important ways, like the payment of aid money to refugees. Just as Bitcoins have been used abroad as a simple but effective payment method so too could they revolutionise electronic payments for seniors who are not too tech savvy. By contrast the capacity to extract or exchange real value from a digital currency in the brick and mortar world of fiat currency is an ongoing challenge. This isn't confined to Bitcoin, but it will be the currency on which these issues debate and thrive. Questions also remain surrounding its security. Seniors have come along in leaps and bounds, but there is a particular concern for our class of people that any seniors unfamiliar with cryptocurrency use could be scammed, or suffer theft as a result so long as their security concerns endure. All up it is clear the rise of Bitcoin will be recorded as a significant moment in financial history. That's why it's vital to understand it now. Yet it's in the next chapter that well discover whether its a real game changer or a 21st century tulip mania (https://www.investopedia.com/features/crashes/crashes2.asp) thatll ultimately bust. #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #agedcare #grayarmy #smartbusiness Engage with us at agedcarehub.com
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01.01.2022 Bitcoin in Aged Care- is there a connection? Bitcoin and the weather are very different but you’d hardly know it from daily news coverage. Some days there are b...right sunny skies, and boundless possibilities for the days ahead. Other times, it’s all doom and gloom. Yes, Bitcoin is a buzzword for all things good and bad in the world of finance. Often lost among all these headlines are three things: 1. What is it exactly? 2. Why is it significant? And for those of us in this sector... 3. What does it mean for aged care? Let’s detail now answers to these three questions. What is it exactly? Bitcoin is a currency that is is digitally created and then traded and exchanged via a blockchain network. As opposed to a fiat currency that is minted and printed by a central bank such as the Australian Treasury, Bitcoin has no central governing authority. This brings it with the potential for less fees regulation and allows for it to cut through red tape. But it also poses challenges. Why is it significant? Bitcoin is the standard bearer for the world of cryptocurrency. Other cryptocurrencies exist, but Bitcoin was the first and remains the most famous. It might change one day, but for now this means any discussion of cryptocurrency’s evolution will invariably involve Bitcoin. What does it mean for aged care? Bitcoin undoubtedly has great potential. But there’s also the question of whether it will remain just that, mere potential. It's possible the future could see Bitcoin could become a common form of payment across our society. Already the technology exists (such as cryptocurrency debit cards) for this. And Bitcoin has already been used around the world in some important ways, like the payment of aid money to refugees. Just as Bitcoins have been used abroad as a simple but effective payment method so too could they revolutionise electronic payments for seniors who are not too tech savvy. By contrast the capacity to extract or exchange real value from a digital currency in the brick and mortar world of fiat currency is an ongoing challenge. This isn't confined to Bitcoin, but it will be the currency on which these issues debate and thrive. Questions also remain surrounding its security. Seniors have come along in leaps and bounds, but there is a particular concern for our class of people that any seniors unfamiliar with cryptocurrency use could be scammed, or suffer theft as a result so long as their security concerns endure. All up it is clear the rise of Bitcoin will be recorded as a significant moment in financial history. That's why it's vital to understand it now. Yet it's in the next chapter that we’ll discover whether it’s a real game changer or a 21st century tulip mania (https://www.investopedia.com/features/crashes/crashes2.asp) that’ll ultimately bust. #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #agedcare #grayarmy #smartbusiness Engage with us at agedcarehub.com
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