With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing aged care homes to restrict visitors and older people being asked to stay at home, technology has become even more essential to keeping older Australians in touch with family and friends.
The Menzies Health Institute’s Queensland Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative at Queensland’s Griffith University has launched a new study to find out what technology is available to older people receiving aged care services – and what might help them in the future.
They are conducting four surveys about technological needs in aged care – one each for people aged over 65, carers of older people, aged care providers and industry and academics.
If you – or someone you know – has struggled with issues such as accessing technology to speak to family and friends, or using technologies such as phones, tablets or computers, this is your chance to have your say.
The data will be used to develop a website to help both residents, families and providers and let them know about the different technologies available.
You can take part in the survey here.
