In the face of aged care workforce shortages, ongoing regulatory changes, and increasing demand for care services, Enabling Aging in Place delves into the importance of investing in high-quality data solutions that empower individuals to live safely and independently in their own homes and communities while receiving the necessary support for their health and well-being.
The investment in high-quality data solutions will help strike a balance between maintaining independence, dignity, and security, but also aims to provide a less abrupt transition to live-in care if and when it becomes necessary.
We believe there are four key areas of innovation which can help create a sustainable approach to supporting older individuals to age in place:
- Investing in monitoring tools and technologies.
- Integrating health and social care services and funding to bridge the gaps between the two.
- Expanding the concept of virtual wards to individuals ageing in place.
- Capitalising on the existing community and volunteer workforce to deliver care.
Embracing innovation together will transform the aged care landscape, ensuring our aging population enjoys a high quality of life, independence, and dignity.
