The Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) is leading the charge to expedite the development, evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies that can improve the aging experience.
CAST has become an international coalition of more than 400 technology companies, aging services organizations, research universities, and government representatives.
Health Information Technology Toolkits Available
CAST has partnered with Aging Services of Minnesota to make health information technology (HIT) toolkits available. The new toolkits should help AAHSA and CAST members adopt HIT in a variety of long-term care settings. The Nursing Home Toolkit is specifically designed for facilities offering skilled care and the Home Health/Assisted Living Toolkit is aimed at organizations that provide care in the home.
CAST and AAHSA, in partnership with Aging Services of Minnesota, released its third of a series of state-level reports on technology in aging services - September 2009
CAST, AAHSA released the "State of Technology in Aging Services Report" that lays out the categories existing and developing technologies aimed at meeting the needs of aging consumers.
CAST, AAHSA in partnership with Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Homes for the Aging release its second of a series of state-level reports on technology in aging services - October 2008
CAST, AAHSA in partnership with Aging Services of California release its first of a series of state-level reports on technology in aging services - March 2008
CAST, AAHSA release the results of the State of Technology in Ageing Services research project, funded by Blue Shield of California Foundation, in three reports.
See a list of upcoming conferences and events where CAST representatives will give presentations on technology and aging services for the elderly.