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The concept of a 'Living Lab' is an exciting approach to innovation that we're bringing to the Central Coast through our Health & Wellbeing Living Lab (CCLL). We're thrilled to share more about this collaborative model and what it means for our community. Over the next few posts, we'll explore the Living Lab concept together, discussing how it works and why we believe it's a powerful way to support healthy ageing on the Central Coast. We hope these insights will spark your interest and inspire you to get involved in shaping the future of health and wellbeing in our region. Let's start by looking at what a Living Lab is... What exactly is a Living Lab? At its core, a Living Lab is an innovative approach to developing solutions that brings users into the heart of the creation process. At the Central Coast Health & Wellbeing Living Lab (CCLL), we're applying this concept to healthy ageing. We create a collaborative space for older adults, researchers, businesses, and healthcare providers to co-create solutions for ageing well. Imagine a place where older adults from the Central Coast are leading the design of new solutions, where a tech developer can get instant feedback from an 80-year-old on their new app, where a nurse can work with engineers to design the perfect home care device or where researchers are working alongside tech developers, carers and older adults to evaluate new solutions independently. That's the power of a Living Lab! Stay tuned as we explore more about how Living Labs work and why they're so important for innovation in health and ageing. #LivingLab #HealthyAging #Innovation

Self-Employed Persons (SEPs) enjoy the relative freedom of developing their own creative practice and being their own bosses. To build resilience in their careers and to foster an overall well-being, SEPs should consider how they can integrate care practices into their work in the arts. Created with the support of NAC’s Self-Employed Person Grant (SEPG), the Library of Care (LoC) is a free online resource for arts workers that outline concepts around care in artmaking processes, as well as offers concrete tools that can be immediately applied to projects and practices. It's an initiative by CITRUS practices, a loose group of arts workers and practitioners who came together in 2021 in hopes of deepening and expanding conversations around better practices in the arts. The platform features topics like improving communication and consent practices in the workplace, making the LoC an excellent resource for both SEPs and employers to refer to for developing better practices in artmaking! For a sustainable #CreativeEconomy built on care for ourselves, the people around us, and the people we work with – register your interest to access the LoC here: http://bit.ly/LOCaccess #OurSGArts #ArtsSEPs — Follow us for tips on how to unlock new opportunities and grow meaningful careers for the long term. For more on-the-go updates, subscribe to our Telegram @ go.gov.sg/arhtelegram

🚀Looking forward to chairing our 'Technology Enabled Living Lab for Ageing Better' Advisory Board this morning (𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁 https://lnkd.in/gyRPB-iX ). The Board comprises a representative group of experts from across the industry Steve Sadler Charles Lowe Lois Beech Abdul A Ravat David Brown Beverly Futtit Colin Foskett to support the development of our The Dunhill Medical Trust supported research project. We will be sharing and discussing our research material and findings, progress and future steps. Shout to Johnnie Johnson Housing for the support and our amazing residents who give so generously of their time, perspectives and engagement in the work we do. 𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁 is currently formalising its approach, creating guiding principles, and gearing up for the core research phase. The Residents' Panel together with the Advisory Board play a crucial role in overseeing TELLAB's work, ensuring that the project stays true to its commitment to inclusivity and representation. 📈🔍 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: 1. 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Develop co-designed procedures to identify TEC that can add value to the lives of older adults. 🚀💡 2. 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: Establish a "living lab" co-designed with JJH residents to evaluate and develop new technologies in real-world situations. 🏡🔍 3. 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐄𝐂 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬: Assist TEC manufacturers and service providers by offering insights from real-world trials before scaling or entering the market. 🤝💼 4. 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Provide up-to-date evidence of care needs and life aspirations of older adults from diverse backgrounds. 📊👴 5. 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐄𝐂: Develop methodologies for identifying relevant TEC that address the unique needs of diverse communities. 🌐🛠️ 6. 𝐑&𝐃 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Establish a living lab for TEC development and customer trials, along with research and development facilities. 🏗️💡 7. 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Provide best-practice guidance for living labs to ensure ethical considerations, non-biased research, and effective community engagement. 📜🤔 Kathryn Fox-Rogers Mark Hawley Stephen Potter Andrew Conroy Jack Battersby Keli Ashby Emma Midgley (Chartered Marketer) MCIM Kate McArdell-Broome

Jump on tomorrow as our Director of Finance Paul Maher speaks all things innovation and iAgeHealth with Debbie Howard from the international Rethinking Asia Club. Details to listen below: #iagehealth #international #ageingasia2024

On the 3rd day of the EXPO REAL (Messe München), as a Senior Housing & Healthcare Association Ambassador, I aim to summarize the 15 most important statements on #senior #living and #senior #care made by the Senior Housing & Healthcare Association speakers and members. 1. #Dignity and #Respect: Enhancing senior living ensures that older adults are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. 2. #Quality of #Life: Positive impacts lead to improved quality of life, fostering joy, comfort, and fulfillment. 3. #Health #Outcomes: Better care can significantly improve health outcomes, reducing hospital visits and enhancing overall #well-being. 4. #Social #Connections: Engaging environments promote #socialization, helping combat seniors' loneliness and isolation. 5. #Empowerment: Supporting seniors in making choices empowers them and maintains their sense of #autonomy. 6. #Community #Engagement: Improved senior living facilities can strengthen #community #ties, benefiting all age groups. 7. #Family #PeaceofMind: When #care is of #high #quality, families feel reassured, leading to healthier dynamics and support systems. 8. #Financial #Efficiency: Better care can reduce long-term family and healthcare costs by preventing crises. 9. #Cognitive #Engagement: #Positive #environments stimulate cognitive functions, helping to maintain mental sharpness. 10. #Holistic #Care: Focusing on positive impacts promotes #holistic #approaches, addressing #physical, #emotional, and #social needs. 11. #Staff #Satisfaction: When facilities prioritize positive impacts, staff morale improves, leading to better care for residents. 12. #Innovation in Care: Encouraging improvements drives innovation, leading to #new #methods and #technologies in senior care. 13. #Cultural #Sensitivity: Positive change fosters inclusivity, and respects #diverse #backgrounds and #traditions. 14. #Advocacy and #Awareness: Elevating the conversation around senior care encourages advocacy for #better #policies and #resources. 15. #Legacy and #Impact: Creating a positive environment for seniors honors their contributions and ensures a compassionate #legacy for #future #generations. These one-liners will cover the current challenges and future direction in senior living. More information https://lnkd.in/dwnRratb

Why Activity Programs Are the Key to Dementia Care Excellence 🌟 Are your residents truly thriving? Are your staff feeling valued and engaged? In memory care, the importance of well-designed activity programs cannot be overstated. They’re not just a “nice-to-have”—they’re a critical component of exceptional care. I’ve seen firsthand how thoughtfully crafted activities can transform a memory care unit: - Engagement:Activities tailored to residents' abilities and interests foster a sense of purpose and joy. Whether it's art therapy, music, or simple games, these activities stimulate cognitive function and emotional well-being. - Behavior Management: Engaged residents are happier and exhibit fewer challenging behaviors. This leads to a calmer, more harmonious environment for everyone—residents and staff alike. - Staff Satisfaction:When caregivers see the positive impact of these activities, their job satisfaction soars. A team that feels they’re making a difference is less likely to burn out or seek other opportunities. Investing in a robust activity program is one of the most effective ways to elevate the quality of care in your facility. It’s about more than just filling time—it’s about enhancing lives. Is your facility maximizing the potential of its activity programs? If you're looking to create a more engaging and fulfilling environment for both residents and staff, let's connect and explore strategies that make a lasting impact. #DementiaCare #ActivityProgramming #SeniorLivingExcellence #MemoryCare

Day 1 of TechFest is done! ✅ Thank you to everyone who came out to the Spark Health Future of Health & Wellness Day! Here's a recap of the sessions for those who couldn't join us: • Angela White started the day off with a thought-provoking presentation on teen wellbeing. Technology offers great opportunities for kids to learn breathing techniques and positive reinforcement, but teenage mental health is complex. Kids need chances to explore independently and practice decision-making by exploring without parents away from home - how could technology support this? • CEO of Spark Health John Macaskill-Smith highlighted cutting-edge technologies, like the benefits of private 5G networks over Wi-Fi for large-scale venues like airports and hospitals, ensuring dedicated bandwidth for emergency services. He also showcased virtual and augmented reality applications in "dry hospitals" for medical training, allowing students to explore the human body in stunning detail. Spark Health is uniquely positioned to test the latest tech from giants like Meta, Google, and Microsoft, thanks to their collaboration with multinational companies entering New Zealand. • In the aftertoon we heard about APIs are the connection and standards that allow the health sector to begin to share data with Al Duncan and Karl Donaldson from Webtools. They have developed a community of users that include doctors, nurses and pharmacist who are actively involved in providing feedback about what they need and want in the tech they use regularly. • Jim Brown from Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora shared that it's not an easy thing to start to set standards for hundreds of applications that structure data in different ways, but as the private and public sector comes together and has the hard conversations, things get easier and easier and interoperability becomes a realistic future state. NZ health currently holds 5.2 million people's health records for those enrolled with a GP with another 200,000 un-enrolled. • Madeleine Martin from the Health Technology Centre in the Arts Centre lead a fascinating panel with 4 local medical device companies (Jessica Fitzjohn, Tiro Medical, Iain McMillan, Enztec, Steve Leftly, Myovolt) in various different stages from early start up to well established exporter. They shared tips on how to succeed - with a lot of emphasis on quality control and regulatory knowhow. • Kit Hoeben and Hadley Northcott from Deloitte ran a workshop for with mixed teams of clinical and technology people working together to consider how AI can be applied to certain use cases in a clinical sessions. A very popular session with those with no experience in AI looking at how to evaluate AI and those with less medical experience looking at new applications for AI. We ended the day with networking drinks sponsored by STREAMLINERS. And we're back for Day 2 tomorrow! You can register for tickets at techfest.nz #techfest2024 #techweek2024 #canterburytech NZTech Techweek NZ

📰 Research Article of the Week... Using Gerontechnology for Care Transition Conversations in Senior Living Executive Summary: Every day across the United States, thousands of senior living organizations assist with housing transition decisions for older adults experiencing health-related changes. These decisions impact resources for older adults and senior housing corporations, yet these decisions are based primarily on subjective observational data regarding older adults’ changes in function or cognition. Smart homes offering continuous, unobtrusive health monitoring with artificial intelligence capabilities are emerging as solutions offering health maintenance support and objective functional and health information. Such systems are well-positioned to support hospitality staff conversing with residents about transitioning from independent to assisted living. Our interdisciplinary nursing research and hospitality student team used data from two multi-year smart home studies and Stanford Design Thinking to create a case report template to discern how this objective information might be used during housing transition conversations. We interviewed senior living executives and frontline staff having experience with our prototype smart home to co-design the report template. This article presents our case report template and exploratory findings suggesting that standardized reports displaying functional and cognitive changes over time may support hospitality teams assisting older adults and their families with housing transition decisions. Fritz, Roschelle L.; Van Son, Catherine; Veloicaza, Chris; Soriano, Stephanie; and Barling, Gabrielle (2024) "Using Gerontechnology for Care Transition Conversations in Senior Living," ICHRIE Research Reports: Vol. 9: Iss. 3, Article 1. Available at: https://lnkd.in/dNkafRZq ⭐For more information on this ICHRIE research journal, please visit https://lnkd.in/g6W9iqjY #ArticleoftheWeek #ICHRIEresearch #hospitalityeducation #hospitalityresearch #tourismresearch #globalhospitality #ICHRIEResearchReports #hospitalityfaculty #hospitalitystudent #DePaul #whyichrie

Big up to Convenzis Group for the honour of chairing the 6th Virtual Wards Summit. It was an excellent event filled with insightful panel discussions and equally brilliant speakers. It was fantastic to link up with francesca markland Sophie Green and Ben Webber Looking forward to more collaborative efforts in the future! Key Takeaways💡 1. Develop a workforce skilled through re-education. 2. Create a culture that is lanyard-agnostic – it's not about the title, but about capability. Jen Tomkinson 👌 3. Addressing inequalities and technological issues is crucial. 4. Scaling Virtual Wards is vital to address the population's need for choice in care. 5. Actively seek patient feedback and act upon it! 6. Integrated approaches across all sectors – social care, education, housing, etc. – with a single version of the truth. 7. Address trust in the use of citizen data – it's never been more important for the Equality Charter. 8. Challenge the hospital first status quo with evidence supporting care in the home. Give the people the care they want, NOW! #VirtualWards #HealthcareInnovation #ConvenzisSummit #Collaboration #nhs #digitaltransformation #populationhealth

TRAZER is the only technology of its kind with the power to enhance physical and cognitive performance. TRAZER tracks cognitive function recording how the brain + body work together. This is critical in senior living environments where falls and cognitive decline are critical issues. TRAZER has been a value added effective solution to create engagement of both Brain & Body while lowering falls risks and increasing activity among senior communities. This has a major positive effect in the facility and quality of life for the residents. TRAZER is a multi-purpose technology with applications spanning healthcare, senior care, sports, and wellness. Designed for injury recovery, injury prevention, and enhancing performance, TRAZER combines immersive simulation and motion capture technology to improve physical and cognitive function regardless of age or level of physical activity. The objective quantifiable data generated can be leveraged to deliver better outcomes for Users, Providers, and Organizations across the continuum of human movement. Learn more about the value TRAZER can deliver by scheduling a short zoom demonstration of the technology or reaching out to our team for more information. Demo Request https://lnkd.in/g-e98r8J TRAZER in Action - https://lnkd.in/eFrfz273 Learn More https://lnkd.in/gGD2BWBf #seniorhealth #fallprevention #independence #engagement #community #seniorliving #seniorcare #aarp #activeaging International Council on Active Aging Senior Living Innovation Forum (SLIF) Steady On Your Feet - Revolutionising Falls Prevention Phoenix Senior Living Sunrise Senior Living Five Star Senior Living 12 Oaks Senior Living Oaks Senior Living Holiday Retirement Atria Senior Living Civitas Senior Living Dominion Senior Living Brookdale Five Star Senior Living