Resources

This ACIITC commissioned report describes the findings of from a systematic search and evaluation of the literature with the aim of identifying potential comprehensive geriatric assessment systems (CGAs) for use within Australian aged care.

These fit-for-purpose guidelines developed by the ACIITC, in collaboration with ADHA, ACSA, LASA, AHPA and ANMF, are designed to support aged care providers to register, connect and use My Health Record within their service delivery. Version 3 of the My Health Record Guidelines in RAC are now available.

​​Age-tech is transforming aged care with real-time monitoring of vital signs, activity, and environment, ensuring older peoples' safety and independence. In our latest blog, Nadège Messier from Grand-App AI explains how AI-powered sensors can decrease risks for older people living at home in the community whilst enhancing communication and care coordination between their families and care providers.

Phillip De Bondi highlights the success of the South Australian Virtual Care Service (SAVCS) in virtually connecting Emergency Department (ED) trained clinicians with residential aged care residents and staff. Through the use of these virtual consultations, alternative care pathways have been used to help residents in avoiding admissions to the ED and receive care without leaving their homes.

This report from Enkindle presents top home care innovations in aged care. It provides case studies and examples of technologies and creative service models, and how these can be used in the care setting. (Free registration required to receive report by email.)

This manual from End of Life Directions for Aged Care (ELDAC) contains different evidence-based digital tools to support the aged care sector to make the best of technology to enhance care at the end of life. It covers the steps to digital readiness which includes assessing digital maturity, adopting digital tools and technology considerations.

Aged care services are increasingly embracing innovative digital technologies to improve the care experiences of older people and to enable care workers to do more, even with fewer resources (e.g., staff, financial). This ARIIA information sheet on wearable technology is part of a series covering types of technology currently used in aged care.

Aged care services are increasingly embracing innovative digital technologies to improve the care experiences of older people and to enable care workers to do more, even with fewer resources (e.g., staff, financial). This ARIIA information sheet on virtual reality is part of a series covering types of technology currently used in aged care.

Aged care services are increasingly embracing innovative digital technologies to improve the care experiences of older people and to enable care workers to do more, even with fewer resources (e.g., staff, financial). This ARIIA information sheet on telehealth is part of a series covering types of technology currently used in aged care.

Aged care services are increasingly embracing innovative digital technologies to improve the care experiences of older people and to enable care workers to do more, even with fewer resources (e.g., staff, financial). This ARIIA information sheet on social engagement technologies is part of a series covering types of technology currently used in aged care.