Resources

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. 

This article from innovAGEING talks about the use of data collection and communication technology in optimising infection control procedures in residential aged care settings

This article from Flinders University discusses remote delivery of health services including aged care, during the pandemic. It presents a range of digital interventions across various service organisations. 

An article from the Australian Ageing Agenda website discussing why the aged care sector should not be afraid of technology that uses artificial intelligence.

An article from the website TeleIn discussing the use of robots in healthcare today.