Resources

This article from innovAGEING discusses how artificial intelligence and digital technology including virtual reality, are able to support and address aged care residents wants and needs, therefore improving their lives. 

This article from innovAGEING discusses what makes virtual reality and immersive learning special and appealing to aged care residents. 

In this article from innovAGEING, Merlin Kong discusses the use of technology in aged care, highlighting the importance of letting human systems guide the process. 

This article discusses important points to make telehealth work in aged care homes. It highlights that successful telehealth implementation needs both a human and technical response.

An article on the ABC website Religion & Ethics that discusses the possible loss of person-to-person contact through giving or receiving a caring touch, like that from a nurse in a hospital or aged care facility.

This webpage includes a video discussion by the Intellectual Property, Technology and Cybersecurity team at HopgoodGanim Lawyers addressing the legal issues aged care providers must consider in procuring technologies or working with developers. Includes privacy, cybersecurity, and contractual obligations  (16 min) 

An article on the ABC website Religion & Ethics that discusses whether robots provide genuine care because they cannot experience the emotions that are integral to the provision of such care.

This article by the University of South Australia discusses the findings of a PhD study on the benefits of recalling positive memories using virtual reality (VR) among a group of aged care residents. VR can be used for reminiscence therapy and can lower levels of apathy. 

This article from Australian Seniors discusses the use of robots in aged care, and considerations for privacy when using robots in this setting.

This article from innovAGEING discusses the use and benefits of active technologies like smart devices and passive devices like utility monitoring, and other technologies in transforming aged care services at the same time preserving and valuing the dignity of the individual.