Resources

This video by aspire4life covers what reablement is in relation to aged care, and how a reablement approach can be used by home support assessors

This video from BlueCross Aged Care talks about the robotic seal PARO which is a form of animal therapy.  It discusses the benefits of animal therapy using robots and presents some case examples. (4 min)

This video by Dementia Australia discusses the uses and benefits of using virtual reality to help people with dementia and aged care workers engaging with people with dementia. By using virtual reality, aged care workers learn what it is like to have dementia and allow them to provide better care.  (4 min)

A Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Design Lab video that talks about the importance of training aged care staff to run virtual reality (VR) sessions in aged care settings. (1 min)

A video by the Australian Government Aged Care Quality and Safety Commision that presents four examples of innovative approaches using technology to ensure aged care residents stay connected with family and friends especially at the time of COVID-19.  (2 min)

This Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission video describes how technology including different types of technology, is being used to communicate and engage with family and friends especially. (2 min)

This Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care video provides the background of the digital transformation in the aged care sector agenda.  (4 min)

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners based at Calvary’s Clare Holland House have developed an in-reach model with Canberra residential aged care facilities to deliver palliative care needs rounds and case conferences. 

Palliative care is a holistic approach to care that considers the person's overall physical, psychological, spiritual and emotional needs as well as the needs of their family.

This video from the Australian Government Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission explains what person-centred care means and how you can work with your provider to achieve it.