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Browse resources created and collated by ARIIA as a trusted, evidence-based guide to supporting innovation across the aged care sector.
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Are robots the answer for aged care during pandemics?
An article from the University of Melbourne discussing how far can robotic care go and how far do we want it to go with it in aged care.
The role of staff in facilitating immersive virtual reality for enrichment in aged care: An ethic of care perspective
This University of Melbourne article discusses the ethics of care framework in virtual reality (VR) in aged care homes and emphasises the care necessary to achieve the expected benefits of VR, while addressing the risks and challenges.
Revolution in sensing technology empowers older people
This article by the Community Care Review provides a summary of the Ageing Grand Challenge forum among members of the NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) which highlights the need to integrate innovative technology across systems to provide practical solutions for supporting the ageing population.
Capabilities in Aged & Community Care Readiness: An evaluation of Innovation & Technology (CARE-IT) Report Released
This Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council (ACIITC) article provides an overview of the CARE-IT project and discusses key findings. It also links to a copy of the full report available upon registration.
Technology in aged care
This article, written by Aged Care Decisions, describes various forms of technology used in residential aged care settings and the benefits of using technology.
Latest technology to assist and entertain during retirement
This Aged Care Guide article describes various forms of technology used in residential aged care settings and outlines the benefits of using technology.
Aged care reform success: Digital transformation
This Australian Ageing Agenda article describes the need for digital transformation in aged care and briefly discusses the factors that have driven the need for technology. It also lists some starting points.
Four ways to improve the use of technology in aged care homes
This article, written by Aged Care Essentials, describes the problems and solutions to improve the use of technology in aged care homes.
Can robots solve our aged care crisis?
This article from The Ethics Centre discusses the use of robots in aged care and lists ten technology developments in the aged care sector.
Stop Framing Wellness Programs Around Self-Care
An article published by the Harvard Business Review argues that self-care is no longer enough. Instead leaders should focus on team members taking care of each other.