Resources

With the increased uptake of technology in aged care services, cybersecurity has become a significant concern for service providers, aged care recipients, their family members, and care workers. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Some people working in or receiving aged care services express concerns about certain forms of technology that may impact human-to-human interaction. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

With technological advancements, it is important that aged care staff have the knowledge and confidence to get the most out of workplace technology. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Technology has the capacity to both limit and enhance autonomy for older adults. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Robots can play a role in improving the wellbeing of older adults and provide opportunities for social and physical interactions. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Support group interventions increase social support and decrease loneliness among older people in aged care settings, particularly in residential care settings. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Social connectedness is an important aspect of the health of all people but especially older people in residential aged care who may be feeling isolated. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Group reminiscence therapy appears to be effective in improving life satisfaction and decreasing the loneliness of people in residential aged care. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) interventions has positive effects on the older people; it improves their social network and connection and decreases loneliness. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

In aged care settings, a wide selection of activity programs is usually available for older people to engage in. These programs are intended to reduce social isolation and improve overall health. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.