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Aged care references
Global: Professional Reference Centre
Provided as a free service to Global Agency staff and professional colleagues and students in the aged care sector.
NOTE: Some references may move location or become out-of-date. To request an addition to this web page and possible inclusion in the Global e-Gazette: Disability & Aged Care e-newsletter please email GlobalGazetteDisabilityAgeing@gmail.com
Older people leaving hospital: a statistical overview of the Transition Care Program in 2008-09
Older people leaving hospital: a statistical overview of the Transition Care Program in 2008-09 presents key statistics on the characteristics and services provided to older people who are eligible for residential aged care directly after discharge from hospital. The program aims to improve recipients' independence and functioning. At 30 June 2009 there were 2,228 places providing transitional care to older people leaving hospital. During 2008-09, around 12,600 individuals received just over 14,000 episodes of transition care. AIHW catalogue number (AGE64). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
Pathways in Aged Care: program use after assessment
Analysis of care pathways provides information that is useful to both policy planners and service providers alike. The Pathways in Aged Care (PIAC) cohort study linked aged care assessment data for a cohort of 105,100 people to data sets showing use of five main aged care programs and deaths over 4 years. This report presents an overview of the PIAC cohort, investigating care needs, assessment patterns, common care pathways, time to entry to permanent residential aged care and time to death after assessment for use of aged care services. AIHW catalogue number (CSI10). Available from the internet only. Click on the link to view the media release and report.
Dementia among aged care residents: first information from the Aged Care Funding Instrument
The Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) is a new tool to appraise the care needs of permanent residents in residential aged care facilities. The ACFI appraisal was used to identify more than 104,400 permanent residents in 2008-09 who had a diagnosis of dementia. This equates to 53% of all residents with an ACFI appraisal in this financial year. Seventy per cent of residents with a dementia diagnosis were female reflecting their overall proportion in residential care. Approximately 79% of all residents with dementia were aged 70 years and over. AIHW catalogue number (AGE63). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
Aged care packages in the community 2008-09: a statistical overview
At 30 June 2009, over 44,000 people were receiving help from a community aged care package, including just over 23,300 new admissions during 2008-09. The findings suggest that proportionate to their populations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and those from non-English-speaking countries used community aged care packages at a higher rate compared with other Australians. AIHW catalogue number (AGE61). Available from CanPrint for $74.00 (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
Residential aged care in Australia 2008-09
Residential aged care in Australia 2008-09 provides comprehensive statistical information on residential aged care facilities and services, their residents, admissions and separations, and residents' dependency levels. At 30 June 2009, there were over 178,000 residential aged care places, an increase of 1.6% compared with 30 June 2008. Almost 82,000 permanent residents (59%) had a recorded diagnosis of dementia at 30 June 2009. Other recorded health conditions affecting residents included circulatory diseases (42,000 residents) and diseases of the musculoskeletal and connective tissue (26,800 residents). AIHW catalogue number (AGE62). Available from CanPrint for $78.00 (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
2009 Adult Vaccination Survey: summary results
The 2009 Adult Vaccination Survey forms part of the evaluations of two vaccine programs for older Australia. The first is the National Influenza Vaccination Program for Older Australians, which commenced in 1999; and the second is the National Pneumococcal Vaccination Program for Older Australians which commenced on 1 January 2005. The survey showed that in 2009, 74.6% (2.2 million) Australians aged 65 years or over were vaccinated against influenza. However, only 54.4% (1.6 million) older Australians were currently vaccinated against pneumococcal. AIHW catalogue number (PHE135). Available from internet only. Click on the link to view the media release and report.
Aged care packages in the community 2007-08 a statistical overview
Aged care packages in the community 2007-08: a statistical overview provides information on the provision of three types of Australian Government funded aged care packages: Community Aged Care Packages, Extended Aged Care at Home packages, and Extended Aged Care at Home Dementia packages. These packages assist people who are eligible for residential aged care to remain in the community in their own homes. This report provides information on the availability of packages in Australia, the characteristics of outlets providing these packages, the care recipients at 30 June 2008 and the people who started or ceased receiving help during the year. At 30 June 2008 over 42,000 people were receiving help from an aged care package, and nearly 62,000 people had received help at some time during 2007-08. AIHW catalogue number (AGE 60). Available from CanPrint for $28.00 (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the media release and download the FREE report at report.
Government launches consumer directed care initiative
Providers and respite centres are being encouraged to take up 700 new packages.
Home and Community Care (HACC)
The Home and Community Care (HACC) Program is a central element of the Australian Government's aged care policy, providing community care services to frail aged and younger people with disabilities, and their carers. The HACC Program is a cost-shared program between the Commonwealth and State and Territory governments. The HACC program provides funding for a range of services which support people who are at risk of inappropriate admission to long term residential care. The HACC Program also supports their carers.
The aims of the HACC Program are:
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to provide a comprehensive, coordinated and integrated range of basic maintenance and support services for frail aged people, people with a disability and their carers; and
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to support these people to be more independent at home and in the community, thereby enhancing their quality of life and/or preventing their inappropriate admission to long term residential care.
Read more at the Department of Health & Ageing web site at http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/hacc-index.htm
Pathways through aged care services: a first look
Analysis of care pathways provides information that is useful to both policy planners and service providers alike. The Pathways in Aged Care (PIAC) cohort study linked aged care assessment data for a cohort of 105,100 people to data sets showing use of five main aged care programs and deaths over four years. Of particular interest in terms of care pathways is the smaller new-pathways cohort of 77,400 people who had not previously used aged care services that required and aged care assessment for access. This report presents the first findings from analysis of the new pathways cohort, investigating common care pathways, time to entry to permanent residential aged care and time to death after the first assessment for use of aged care services
AIHW catalogue number (AUS 116).Available from CanPrint for $10 (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the media release and free report to download.
Health Care Needs of Older Carers
Jayne Lucke Home & Community Care Conference 2007 powerpoint presentation http://www.agedservices.asn.au/docs/products/Jayne%20Lucke.pdf
Action needed to address homelessness among older population
Homelessness expert calls upon the aged care sector to work together with the government to tackle the issue, at the ACS State Conference last week.
Aged Care Nurses Scholarship Programme – Continued funding
The Federal Government announced continued funding of $36 million to the Aged Care Nurses Scholarship Programme will result in 1,000 new scholarships to strengthen this important workforce.
Why is this important?
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There is a shortage of nurses in residential aged care. The aged care scholarships system is successfully increasing the number of people who see aged care nursing as an attractive career option.
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This initiative will provide funding for no less than 1,000 aged care nursing scholarships over four years to encourage more people to take up aged care nursing, and to improve career pathways for nurses already working in aged care.
PDF printable version of Aged Care Nurses Scholarship Programme - Continue funding (PDF 40 KB)
Dementia and the take-up of residential respite care (bulletin)
In the current policy and service environment respite care is a key service designed to provide support for carers and those they care for. Linked aged care program data for the Pathways in Aged Care (PIAC) cohort study allows analysis of the take-up of residential respite care by looking at 32,000 cohort members who had an approval of such care. This bulletin presents take-up rates and factors that affect the take-up of residential respite care. In particular, the bulletin investigates whether dementia, carer availability and English speaking background affect the take-up of residential respite care. AIHW catalogue number (AUS 124). Available from CanPrint for $10.00 (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the media release and FREE downloadable report.
Asthma among older people in Australia
Over 92% of the 402 asthma deaths in 2006 were among people aged 45 years and over. Asthma in older Australians is distinct in many ways. The presence of comorbid conditions makes the management of asthma in older people more complex. The disease itself is also more persistent and severe than in the younger ages. AIHW catalogue number (ACM 19). Available from CanPrint for $22.00 (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
Dementia and the take-up of residential respite care an analysis using the PIAC cohort (internet only)
In the current policy and service environment respite care is a key service designed to provide support for carers and those they care for. Linked aged care program data for the Pathways in Aged Care (PIAC) cohort study allows analysis of the take-up of residential respite care by looking at 32,000 cohort members who had an approval of such care. This bulletin presents take-up rates and factors that affect the take-up of residential respite care. In particular, the bulletin investigates whether dementia, carer availability and English speaking background affect the take-up of residential respite care. AIHW catalogue number (CSI 9). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
Getting Out: Mid-term evaluation of the National Younger People in Residential Aged Care Program
The Summer Foundation and Monash University have completed an independent study called Getting Out, which evaluates the progress of the current five-year $244 million national Younger People in Residential Aged Care (YPIRAC) program.
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The Role of the Nurse Practitioner A Research Trial in Private Residential Aged Care
Gerry Murphy & Claire Abbott Aged & Community Services Conference 2007 powerpoint presentation http://www.agedservices.asn.au/docs/products/Gerry%20Murphy%20&%20Claire%20Abbott.pdf
Aged care relies on team approach
Recent media articles regarding the qualifications and quality of workers in the aged care system fail to fully acknowledge the importance of vocational education and training (VET) in meeting the needs of aged care service delivery. More
AgedCare COnNECT - Online Evidence Based Resources in Aged Care Project
This new important resource – AgedCare COnNECT – consists of a collection of online evidence based resources designed specifically for the aged care community, to assist nursing staff and others involved in the care of older Australians to deliver high quality care and to pursue better practice. http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/ageing-rescare-evidence.htm
The implementation will be supported by a series of training workshops, around Australia in late September 2006. These workshops are designed to demonstrate how AgedCare COnNECT will assist in best practice, including detailed demonstrations and take home resources. Further information can be obtained from The Joanna Briggs Institute: Web: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au Email: jbi@adelaide.edu.au Phone: (08) 8303 4880
Clinical IT Links
These links provide further information about activities
Is Retirement Village living good for you?
Dr Martin Veysey Aged & Community Services Conference 2007 powerpoint presentation http://www.agedservices.asn.au/docs/products/Martin%20Veysey.pdf
Santoro explains aged care approvals process
The Minister for Ageing, Senator Santo Santoro, has outlined the independent process for the allocation of aged care places, in response to recent incorrect media reports. Senator Santoro provided a detailed description of the independent process to The Courier-Mail in Brisbane, in response to the newspaper’s demand for him to fully explain the 2006 Aged Care Approvals Round and the results. Senator Santoro has therefore made his article public in the interests of fair and accurate commentary about the $206 million Aged Care Allocation Round.PDF printable version of Santoro explains aged care approvals process (PDF 115 KB)
Residential Aged Care in Australia 2007-08 –
AIHW The Commonwealth Government's 2011 target of 88 operational residential aged care places for every 1,000 people aged 70 years and older is already close to being met, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 'The actual provision ratio as at 30 June 2008 has been calculated at 87.7,' said Ann Peut, Head of the Institute's Ageing and Aged Care Unit. The Residential Aged Care in Australia 2007-08 report also shows that the trend towards fewer but larger facilities is continuing, and that length of stay for permanent residents is continuing to rise. At the end of June 2008 there were around 175,500 beds in operation in Australia, almost 5,500 more than the previous year. During 2007-08 there were over 105,000 admissions to residential aged care compared with almost 103,200 the previous year. Almost half the admissions were for respite care, which had an average length of stay of just over 3 weeks. The average length of stay for permanent residents who left residential aged care during 2007-08 (most commonly because they died) was 148 weeks. It was about 146 weeks in 2006-07, and 131 weeks in 1998-99. The report includes new data from the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) which was implemented in March 2008. The ACFI is used to measure residents' need for care rather than the care provided, and enables, for the first time, reporting of health conditions affecting permanent residents. At 30 June 2008 just over three-quarters of the 47,000 residents with an ACFI appraisal were classified as high care. Almost half the 47,000 had a recorded diagnosis of dementia. Other recorded health conditions affecting ACFI-assessed residents included circulatory diseases (14,000 residents), and diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (8,200 residents). Click here for more information and to download report.
The Australian Community Care Needs Assessment project
Peter Samsa, Louise Ramsay, Alan Owen and Kathy Eagar Aged & Community Services 2006 Northern Region Conference powerpoint presentation http://www.agedservices.asn.au/docs/products/Peter%20SAMSA.pdf
Alzheimer's Disease - A Carer's Guide
By Tony Luck. A short guide to carer’s. (Free Online Article)
http://www.free-article-info.com/Free-Article-Info/alzheimer/alzheimer_s_disease_a_carer_s_guide.php
Government inquiry into better support for carers
The Family, Community, Housing and Youth Committee has launched its report on the inquiry into better support for carers entitled Who Cares ...? The Committee received more than 1300 submissions which told of carers and their families under serious financial stress, struggling to meet the everyday costs of living, including food, housing and transport. The Committee has responded with 50 recommendations to provide much needed assistance to carers. They have given consideration to diverse options for reform to address deficiencies in the current systems of support for carers.
Medication in Residential Aged Care
Dr Helen Bellchambers Aged & Community Services 2006 Residential Care Conference Conference powerpoint presentation http://www.agedservices.asn.au/docs/products/Helen%20Bellchambers%2006.pdf
Funerals information in community languages The Office of Fair Trading has produced a brochure about funerals to give people essential information on arranging and paying for a funeral. The brochure is available in English, Arabic, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese. http://www.fairtrading.nsw.
Safe medicines use for seniors free education sessions brochure – NPS This brochure for seniors from National Prescribing Service (NPS) is on free information sessions on the safe use of medicines. Topics include the safe and wise use of medicines, generic medicines and managing health with more than just medicines. Click here to download brochure. And Click here to visit NPS' website.
Disability, Ageing And Carers Australia: Summary Of Findings 2003
This publication presents a summary of results from the Survey of Disability, Ageing and
Carers (SDAC) conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) throughout
Australia, from June to November 2003. The primary objective of the survey was to
collect information about three population groups:
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people with a disability
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older people (i.e. those aged 60 years and over)
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people who provide assistance to older people and people with disabilities.
The SDAC was also conducted in 1998 and this publication presents some comparisons
with this survey. The 2003 SDAC was largely a repeat of the 1998 survey, with some
additions to content in the areas of cognitive and emotional support, and computer and
Internet use. Comparisons with previous disability surveys are also possible.
Free PDF Download at http://www.ausstats.abs.gov.au/ausstats/subscriber.nsf/0/978A7C78CC11B702CA256F0F007B1311/$File/44300_2003.pdf
This is a valuable reference for both researchers and those preparing service funding submissions.
Some Highlights from the report:
In the 2003 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC) one in five people in Australia (3,958,300 or 20.0%) had a reported disability. This rate was much the same for males (19.8%) and females (20.1%).The rate of profound or severe core-activity limitation also showed little change between 1998 (6.4%) and 2003 (6.3%).The labour force participation rate of persons with a disability was 53% and the unemployment rate was 8.6%. Corresponding rates for those without a disability were 81% and 5.0%.The median gross personal income per week of persons aged 15-64 years with a reported disability living in households was $255, compared to $501 for those without a disability. Median gross personal income per week decreased with increasing severity of disability. It was lowest ($200 per week) for those with a profound core-activity limitation.In 2003, there were 3.35 million people aged 60 years and over (17% of the population), which compares to 3.0 million people (16%) in 1998. In 2003, just over half had a reported disability (51%) and 19% had a profound or severe core-activity limitation.People aged 85 years and over reported a much higher need for assistance than those aged 60-69 years (84% compared with 26%).In 2003, there were 2.6 million carers who provided some assistance to those who needed help because of disability or age. About one fifth of these (19%) were primary carers. Just over half (54%) of all carers were women. Women were also more likely (71%) to be primary carers. Of those providing care, 1.0 million (39%) were in the 35-54 year age range. Those who provided care to people with a disability were more likely to be older and/or have a disability than those who did not provide care. Twenty-four per cent of primary carers were aged 65 years and over, compared to 13% of the total population.The report provides much more detail and is an essential starting point in identifying community needs. See these and other summary details at http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/Lookup/4430.0Main+Features12003?OpenDocument
Health Care Needs of Older Carers
Jayne Lucke Home & Community Care Conference 2007 powerpoint presentation http://www.agedservices.asn.au/docs/products/Jayne%20Lucke.pdf
Using Technology in Residential Care: Development and progress towards electronic documentation
Jim Basilakis Aged & Community Services Conference 2007 powerpoint presentation http://www.agedservices.asn.au/docs/products/Jim%20Basilakis.pdf
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
Charles Sturt University’s Graduate Certificate in Gerontology is designed to provide an enhancement of knowledge and skills relevant to promoting the health and well being of older people. The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology focuses on the quality of life of older people, the importance of fostering their rights and dignity and ways of fulfilling their needs. The course reflects the multidisciplinary nature of gerontology by offering a broadly based, yet integrative approach to major theoretical and practical issues associated with the ageing.
Admission criteria As a minimum, applicants must have a TAFE diploma (or alternatively a Bachelor degree), as the Graduate Certificate articulates with the Master program. The area of study in the prior qualification should be broad as the Graduate Certificate is particularly targeted to people who work in aged care but not necessarily in hands-on roles, e.g. hostel managers with qualifications in business administration. People working with older people in other professions may choose two other subjects relevant to that profession as the final two subjects in the Graduate Certificate. Articulation and Credit. Credit towards the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology may be possible. People who hold gerontology qualifications may be eligible for one subject credit towards the Graduate Certificate. This course articulates fully with the Master of Health Science (Gerontology). Further Information at http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/gerontology/
Developing Evidence Based Services and Practitioners in Aged Care Dr Rhonda Griffiths Aged & Community Services Conference 2007 powerpoint presentation http://www.agedservices.asn.au/docs/products/Rhonda%20Griffiths.pdf
Mental Training Slows Cognitive Decline
A five-year study has shown that mental training reduced the normal
decline in daily functioning seen in ageing. Read the ABC Health Minutes article at
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s1841129.htm
How to Keep Your Brain Young
If you want to keep your brain alert and firing into old age there are a few things you'll need to do: keep fit, exercise your memory, keep learning, be cool, eat a healthy diet, keep up your social connections - and think young. That's Professor Ian Robertson's 7-step plan and he's got some serious research to back it up. http://www.abc.net.au/rn/scienceshow/stories/2005/1463013.htm
Effects of Cognitive Training Interventions With Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
By Karlene Ball, PhD; Daniel B. Berch, PhD; Karin F. Helmers, PhD; Jared B. Jobe, PhD; Mary D. Leveck, PhD; Michael Marsiske, PhD; John N. Morris, PhD; George W. Rebok, PhD; David M. Smith, MD; Sharon L. Tennstedt, PhD; Frederick W. Unverzagt, PhD; Sherry L. Willis, PhD; for the ACTIVE Study Group JAMA. 2002;288:2271-2281. ABSTRACT Cognitive function in older adults is related to independent living and need for care. However, few studies have addressed whether improving cognitive functions might have short- or long-term effects on activities related to living independently. Objective of the study was to evaluate whether 3 cognitive training interventions improve mental abilities and daily functioning in older, independent-living adults. Results support the effectiveness and durability of the cognitive training interventions in improving targeted cognitive abilities. Each intervention improved the targeted cognitive ability compared with baseline, durable to 2 years (P<.001 for all). Eighty-seven percent of speed-, 74% of reasoning-, and 26% of memory-trained participants demonstrated reliable cognitive improvement immediately after the intervention period. Booster training enhanced training gains in speed (P<.001) and reasoning (P<.001) interventions (speed booster, 92%; no booster, 68%; reasoning booster, 72%; no booster, 49%), which were maintained at 2-year follow-up (P<.001 for both).
Overview of successful interventions – to reduce falls. Lindy Clemson Aged & Community Services Conference 2007 powerpoint presentation http://www.agedservices.asn.au/docs/products/lindy%20clemson.pdf
Who cares for the carers? NSW Health
Publication no.BHC – 4445 Publication date19/01/1998 Review date16/09/2004 Author NSW Health
How carers can access access community services and support, including respite care and financial help. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
Baby Boomers’ Expectations Of Housing & Aged Care Dr Diana Olsberg Aged & Community Services Conference 2007 powerpoint presentation http://www.agedservices.asn.au/docs/products/Diana%20Olsberg.pdf
GLOBAL WIN MAJOR DADHC TENDER for casual staff and labour hire.
The signed contracts were effective from 16 April 2007 and the information was publicly advertised on the Department of Commerce web site in April. There is a hand over period at present and our staff are currently being inducted into a number of new DADHC group homes.
Global Advantage had already been supplying casual staff to over 100 DADHC houses for sometime prior to this and now with winning the tender contract will be expanding to wider geographical areas.
Even though Global is a market leader in disability care and mental health we are still actively recruiting new staff. We would welcome any staff experienced in disability care, aged care and mental health. For anyone interested in joining us they just need to call us free on 1800 009 292
The Big Shift: How demographic and social change is shaping the demand for aged and community services.
Bernard Salt Aged & Community Services Conference 2007 powerpoint presentation http://www.agedservices.asn.au/docs/products/Bernard%20Salt.pdf
Enrolled Nurses Professional Association (ENPA) http://www.enpansw.org.au
The peak consultative body and professional association for enrolled nursing in NSW. Promoting professionalism and greater standards of care. Global Advantage has recently come to an affiliation arrangement with the ENPA and will sponsor the membership for Enrolled Nurses and Endorsed Enrolled Nurses joining the agency and working active shifts. Global is actively recruiting more enrolled nurses and medication endorsed enrolled nurses.
Global Advantage is please to be a sponsor of the:
Enrolled Nurses Conference. 24 -25 September 2007 Flying High. Penrith Panthers. Internet http://www.enpansw.org.au/conf.html Registration From http://www.enpansw.org.au/2007reg.pdf
The Future of Residential Aged Care Using Retirement Accommodation for Delivery of High Levels of Care Gillian McFee Aged & Community Services Conference 2007 powerpoint presentation http://www.agedservices.asn.au/docs/products/Gillian%20McFee.pdf
Housing New Relocation Policy
The Department has introduced a new policy about how tenants are relocated. Sometimes tenants need to be relocated because a property needs to be redeveloped. Sometimes, tenants need to be moved because the accommodation they are in is no longer suitable and does not meet their needs. For example, it may be too large or too small or a tenant may now need lift access or a ground-floor apartment because of illness. Sometimes, tenants need to be relocated because of issues relating to the tenancy, such as ongoing antisocial behaviour. Whatever the reason for relocating a tenant, the Department’s new policy ensures that tenants are kept informed about what is happening. Form more information on the policy and other related information go to http://www.housing.nsw.gov.au/Policies+and+Fact+Sheets/Policies/Relocating+Tenants+for+Management+Purposes+-+EST0038A.htm
The Lived Experience of Men Entering Residential Care Dr Rodney Jilek Aged & Community Services Conference 2007 powerpoint presentation http://www.agedservices.asn.au/docs/products/Rodney%20Jilek.pdf
NSW Department of Housing documents concerning disability & ageing ..
Healthy Ageing Framework (HAF) Plan 2001-2002 (PDF file, 59Kb)
Ethnic Affairs Priorities Statement 2004-2009 (PDF file, 60Kb)
Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities and the Ageing Process.
by Philip Davidson, Mathew P. Janicki, Vee Prasher ISBN : 1405101644
Description : In common with the rest of the population, patients with intellectual disabilities are experiencing increased longevity. Evidence suggests that mental health disorders may occur in up to half of all persons with intellectual disability and that these disorders accelerate significantly with age. The purpose of this book is to highlight mental health and behavioural needs in adults with intellectual disabilities and to become a source of reference regarding a number of mental health conditions in this population as well as a sourcebook for treatments of choice.
Aged Services Association. Some great references, conference presentations, available from the Aged Services Association. Check out their web site at www.agedservices.asn.au
Guardianship Tribunal
The Guardianship Tribunal has an informative web site and a number of education resources are available for free down load or for purchase. Check out the web site at http://www.gt.nsw.gov.au/
You can download and print out any of our publications.
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Behaviour Intervention Support / Behaviour Management - Dementia
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Behaviour Intervention Support / Behaviour Management - Intellectual Disability
Aged Care Nursing - 1st edition A very practical, down-to-earth book about caring for older people. It is easy to understand and simple in it's design. Now used as a recommended text across a range of courses. Multi-author and edited for international market. Endorsed by Royal College of Nursing Australia. A best seller. Series: A Guide to Practice Editors: Susan Carmody, Sue Forster
ASPIRIN AND STROKES (ABC Health Minutes: 12/07/2007)
A small dose of aspirin can help prevent heart attacks and strokes, but
larger doses may be harmful.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s1973474.htm
Ageing at Home - Practical Approaches to Community Care - 1st edition A practical and generic book now used across Australia in community aged care. It is very useful and has met with much anecdotal positive feedback. Multi-author and multi-disciplinary authors look at : normal ageing, assessment, incontinence, medications, mental health, Parkinson's disease, dementia etc.Editor:Theresa Cluning
Acquired Brain Injury Group ' SEEKERS' Richmond NSW
Aged Care Informatics Workshop
Aged Care Informatics is a rapidly growing field that is becoming increasingly important in a country challenged with an ageing population, increasing pressures on hospital services, shortages of carers and increasing consumer expectations. The question it looks to address is how can we effectively use technology to assist in meeting these formidable challenges. The workshop brings together international leaders in aged care to discuss the latest innovations in this field. Hosted by the Health Informatics Society of Australia. Keynote speakers include:
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Eric Dishman, Chair of CAST USA
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Steve Outtrim: Smart Home innovator and founder of sausage software
The workshop will be in 4 parts
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The Ageing Tsunami
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The Move to Homecare
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Technology for Independence and Active Ageing
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The Latest in Innovation
- Download the workshop brochure to get all the details http://hisa.org.au/system/files/u1/Aged_Care_Workshop__Brochure.pdf
Caring for the Person with Faecal Incontinence - A Compassionate Approach to Management - 2nd edition This revised edition contains a useful bowel assessment chart, tips on skin care and assistance with dementia sufferers. Useful handbook. Authors:Karen Cavarra, Andrea Prentice, Cynthea Wellings, Janette Williams
Uniting Care -Supported Living Ashfield NSW
Aged care nursing scholarships on offer
The Australian Government will offer scholarships for the 2007 academic year, worth up to $30,000 each, to boost the skills base of Australia’s aged care nursing workforce. Applications for Undergraduate Scholarships close on 25 August 2006, while applications for Postgraduate-Continuing Education Scholarships close on 22 September 2006.
Download Aged Care Nurses Scholarship Offer paper.
Those interested in applying for a scholarship should contact the Royal College of Nursing Australia on 1800 11 66 96 (free call) or see www.rcna.org.au
Exercise Programs Benefit Quality of Life for Residents suffering Dementia Leeanne Dove Aged & Community Services Conference 2007 powerpoint presentation http://www.agedservices.asn.au/docs/products/Leeanne%20Dove.pdf
Dementia
A manual to assist carers to modify the home to maintain the independence of a person with dementia http://www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/dadhc/Publications+and+policies/Carers/
Strokes Later In Life (ABC Health Minutes: 21/08/2007) The good news about strokes is we're getting them later in life. The bad news is, we're still getting them. http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s2005495.htm
Lyndwood Supported Disability Holidays & Day Outings (supported by Registered Disability Nurses) www.lyndwoodtours.com.au/
Health Services Union
Aged Care Policy http://hsu.net.au/publications/a.html
Mental Health Policy http://hsu.net.au/publications/f.html
Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Policy http://hsu.net.au/publications/q.html
Occupational Health and Safety Policy http://hsu.net.au/publications/er.html
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health (Older Person)
NSW Institute of Psychiatry
See there Student Handbook 2007 http://www.nswiop.nsw.edu.au/pages/handbook/index.php
The Certificate Program provides an overview of mental illness and disorders in old age. Content includes assessment, treatment, types of services and current research. Students will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills for assessment and management of clients in the field of aged care psychiatry.
Students complete 24 credit points (four core units). Ageing and Health: SCO511
Psychological Disorders of the Older Person Part A: SCO512
Psychological Disorders of the Older Person Part B: SCO513
Legal, Service, Management Issues and Evaluation: SCO514
A one-week course block where attendance at the Institute is required.
Further inquiries contact Erica Khattar on 9840 3833 for further information
Dementia
A manual to assist carers to modify the home to maintain the independence of a person with dementia. at home with dementia Available FREE as a downloadable pdf document.
Dementia in the Home Environment Help Sheets
- Introduction
- Outside the Home
- Living Room
- Bedroom
- Bathroom
- Study (Memory Aids)
- Kitchen
- Furnishings and Decor
- Laundry
- Utilities
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Global Risk Factors For Cancer (ABC Health Minutes: 15/08/2007) Researchers have identified nine causes of cancer worldwide - smoking, alcohol, obesity and six others. Over 2.4 million deaths annually are linked to one or more or these preventable risk factors. http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s2000324.htm
Equipment
This database has a national, comprehensive and easy to search collection of suppliers of equipment for people with disability and people with age related disability. Managed by IDEAS.
Dementia And Life Span (ABC Health Minutes)
People with dementia typically live for four or five years after the disease starts, a British study has found.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/115849/598860/2488/0/
Modelling Future Aged Care Services Resource Requirements: evidence from the Sydney Older Persons Study
Professor Tony Broe, Ageing Research Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital
Development of a model, based on data from the Sydney Older Persons Study and population projections, which can estimate service need requirements at an LGA as well as at State level.
Modelling Future Aged Care Services Resource Requirements: evidence from the Sydney Older Persons Study
Ageing in NSW: Projected proportion of the population aged 75 and older by SLA
Voyer P, Richard S, Doucet L, Danjou C, Carmichael PH.
Detection of delirium by nurses among long-term care residents with dementia.
BMC Nurs. 2008 Feb 26;7:4.
PMID: 18302791 [PubMed - in process]
Population Projections: percentage of total population aged 85 and older with Alzheimer's
Gallagher A, Li S, Wainwright P, Jones IR, Lee D.
Dignity in the care of older people - a review of the theoretical and empirical literature.
BMC Nurs. 2008 Jul 11;7:11.
Formal and informal supports used by people aged 75 and older
PMID: 18620561 [PubMed - in process]
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