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Is Generative AI just a trend in aged care, or is it here to stay?

Age-tech is transforming aged care with real-time monitoring of vital signs, activity and environment, ensuring older peoples' safety and independence. In our latest blog, Nadège Messier from Grand-App AI explains how Generative AI is expected to play an increasingly critical role in the future of aged care, offering accessible, efficient and deeply personalised solutions for the ageing population.

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ARIIA at the Global Evidence Summit: Advancing knowledge and evidence for a better global future

In this blog, Dr Janine Margarita Dizon talks about the Global Evidence Summit and how ARIIA is strengthening the capability of the aged care workforce through research and innovation. Dr Dizon was successfully awarded the Academic Professional Development for Overseas Conference Funding by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Flinders University to participate in the Summit.

Added 12 Nov 2024
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Searching for aged care information online – database sources

The final blog of our series – searching for aged care information online. In this blog, we look at how to use databases to bring high quality evidence to your search process.

Added 04 Nov 2024
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Ageing well – social care, allied health and prevention

As Australia faces an aging population, the challenge of providing effective aged care becomes increasingly crucial. The 2024 ARIIA Conference emphasized the role of Allied health professionals in supporting older adults' independence and quality of life. Facilitated by Dr Claire Gough, experts Hilary O’Connell, Rik Dawson, and Stacey George discussed reablement, technological advancements, and early interventions in promoting healthy aging. Improved access to allied health services and oral care is needed to ensure that older Australians can thrive.

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Dying well – Reshaping end of life systems

In 2022, Australia experienced a significant increase in deaths, with 68% occurring in those aged 75 or older. The 2024 ARIIA Conference addressed the growing need for improved end-of-life care. Facilitated by Professor Jennifer Tieman, our expert panel Dr Helena Williams, Dr Katrine Del Villar, Anne Livingstone and Kate Swetenham, highlighted challenges such as insufficient palliative care training, the role of Advance Care Directives, and the potential of new technologies.

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​​​Searching for aged care information online – organisation sources​​

​Grey literature’ is generally used to describe information that has not been subject to a formal publication process and is not held on a bibliographic database. Grey literature can include very useful resources including organisational reports and studies. So knowing how to find literature held on organisational websites can be very helpful.

Added 02 Jul 2024
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Potential benefits of Age-Tech monitoring technologies in aged care

​​Age-tech is transforming aged care with real-time monitoring of vital signs, activity, and environment, ensuring older peoples' safety and independence. In our latest blog, Nadège Messier from Grand-App AI explains how AI-powered sensors can decrease risks for older people living at home in the community whilst enhancing communication and care coordination between their families and care providers.

Added 19 Jun 2024
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​​The CareSearchgp app: Supporting general practitioners to provide palliative care

​​General practitioners (GPs) play a key role in managing care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, particularly in rural areas lacking specialist palliative services. In our latest blog by Dr. Raechel Damarell, find out about the newly released CareSearchgp app, which offers evidence-based resources to GPs to support advance care planning, symptom management, and essential information when patients opt for a home death.​

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​​Asia Pacific Aged Care Hub (APACH): Strengthening Aged Care Across the Region

​​The Asia Pacific Aged Care Hub (APACH) is a capacity building initiative aimed at improving aged care across the Asia Pacific region, through a collaboration between Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA), Flinders University College of Business, Government, and Law and the Caring Futures Institute, with funding support from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. APACH brings together experts, practitioners, and policymakers to share insights, best practices, and learnings.

Added 21 May 2024
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​​Voices of the Hub Users: Tuning into User Feedback​

​In this blog, Dr Janine Margarita Dizon talks about the findings of the discussions with the Knowledge and Implementation Hub's User Reference Group which are framing improvements to the information and the user's experience of the Hub.

Added 15 May 2024