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eBooks - Independence and Wellbeing
Ageing matters (2020)
Older people make up a significant proportion of Australia's population - over 1 in 7 people are aged 65 and over. Australians enjoy one of the highest life expectancies in the world, however the success of our collective ageing has revealed a range of challenges and evidence of failures in how we treat older people
Complementary Therapies for Older People in Care (2013)
Assessing older clients for appropriate treatments · Communicating effectively with older clients, relatives and care staff · Adapting treatments for older clients with particular health conditions, including dementia · Working around beds, wheelchairs, walking frames and medical equipment · Hygiene, safety and ethical considerations · Guidance on using specific complementary therapies and techniques with older clients, including reflexology, aromatherapy and massage · Common pitfalls and difficulties practitioners may encounter, offering encouragement and down-to-earth advice for tackling them.
The Praeger Handbook of Mental Health and the Aging Community (2017)
More people are living past age 65 than ever before in the United States, largely due to medical care advances and increased attention to preventive care. The number of people aged 65 and older has increased from 35 million in 2000 to 40 million in 2010, and the elderly population is expected to reach 72 million by 2030. Additionally, the American Psychological Association estimates at least 20 percent of all people aged 65 and older have a diagnosable mental disorder. There is a clear need to provide additional training support to those in the field of elder care as well as those who are friends or family members of older adults. Written by a team of experts each specializing in an aspect of elder care, The Praeger Handbook of Mental Health and the Aging Community is a single-volume text that addresses the training needs of mental health care providers serving the aging population. It offers holistic and integrated models of care after presenting an in-depth explanation of the brain, body, social, and emotional changes across aging that can trigger psychological disorders. The chapters pay attention to issues of diversity and culture in America's aging population; present an integrated care model to serve all of the needs of mentally ill elders; include numerous case studies to demonstrate how approaches can be utilized; and discuss topics such as disability, poverty, and the legal and ethical ramifications of elder care.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health (2021)
"Provides a comprehensive survey of topics covering a variety of issues related to aging and the elderly in five main entry types: diseases/conditions; treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery; aging, general health, and death and dying; preventative lifestyle choices; and community and care-giving options"--
Online Videos - Independence & Wellbeing
Allied health professional instructional video for group therapy in Residential Aged Care Facilities (2021)
Discusses how the right type of exercise can help aged care residents and prevent occurrences such as falls
At Home Guide - Council on the Ageing Western Australia (2020)
Council on the Ageing Western Australia has developed The At Home Guide to support older Western Australians to live well. While it is particularly relevant during a physical distancing period, it is also designed as an ongoing companion for seniors at home.
We've also sat down with a range of experts to create this video to accompany the guide, and you can download your copy of the At Home Guide here: http://www.cotawa.org.au/AtHomeGuide
Old People's Home for Teenagers: Series 1 - Ep 1
As a new group of seniors are introduced and they meet on a bus for the very first time, they share some of their stories around loss, depression and isolation. But in a groundbreaking experiment they are meeting teenagers.
Old People's Home for Teenagers: Series 1 - Ep 2
Week two is all about brainpower, with activities including a spelling bee and a flat pack building challenge designed to draw out the seniors and teenagers from isolation.
Old People's Home for Teenagers: Series 1 - Ep 3
In an attempt to build confidence, the group tackle TikTok dances and an intergenerational debate on ageism, held in front of the teens' parents at an open day.
Old People's Home for Teenagers: Series 1 - Ep 4
This episode, it's time to get physical. The aim of the game is to raise the group's step count and have some fun along the way. The group undertake activities for both body and mind, culminating in a fun and messy Colour Walk.
Old People's Home for Teenagers: Series 1 - Ep 5
After six weeks, it's the end of the global first experiment in which two lonely groups, teens and elders, were brought together. At the end of the week, they'll see if they have reduced their sense of loneliness and isolation.
OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) Playlist
Older persons advocacy network -lists a number of videos
Personalisation: Promoting independence in care homes (2019)
Personalisation means thinking about care and support services in an entirely different way. This means starting with the person as an individual with strengths, preferences and aspirations and putting them at the centre of the process of identifying their needs and making choices about how and when they are supported to live their lives. It requires a significant transformation of adult social care so that all systems, processes, staff and services are geared up to put people first.
Promoting Independence (2020)
Residents with Cognitive Impairment
Wellness and Reablement - What it really means for your aged care clients (2020)
The concept of wellness and reablement are embedded into the community based aged care programs. Understanding what the concepts mean helps you as an aged care support worker, case manager or program manager to deliver a better service to your clients as well as meet program requirements.
Books in the Library - Independence & Wellbeing
Stories in Ageing (2021)
Stories in Ageing 2e presents an insightful collection of personal stories as told by a range of older people, carers, health professionals and family members. This unique resource offers nursing students and health professionals an extraordinary perspective on a range of topics related to ageing, including assisting and caring for the older person, the experience of ageing within a culturally diverse society, sexuality in the later years, maintaining independence at home and positive experiences of ageing.
Patient and Person: Interpersonal skills in nursing. 7th Edition (2021)
Online scenario-based videos to demonstrate the use of specific skills.
Includes empathy, dealing with challenging behaviours, advocating for a patient and admitting a patient.
Learn to build trusting relationships and support patients in their health journey.
Narratives and stories to explain practical application of theoretical concepts.
Forty-two learning activities to enable students to understand the content and practise skills in a focused manner.
Person-centred approach throughout. Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Patient and Person
Long-term caring: residential, home and community aged care (2018)
The text provides information on all aspects of personal caring to prepare students to work in a range of aged care settings and specialisations; aged care, disability and community. The focus is on the delivery of care that compliments an individual's needs and enhances quality of life. The 4th edition will continue to provide a comprehensive reference text that presents the role of the carer as holistic rather than a series of skills and procedures performed in isolation.
Websites - Independence & Wellbeing
Aged Care Awareness
Welcome to Module One. This module focuses on Residential Aged Care and aims to increase your awareness and understanding of the complexity of practice within this setting.
You will view 3 short films that follow a residents experience within residential aged care and by reflecting on the films you will be able to:
analyse your attitudes towards ageing and service provision
reflect on the complexity of care provided
show an awareness of factors that influence funding
describe the role of various people employed is this setting, and
identify additional resources to enhance your learning.
Independence for the elderly
Older people often say they want to keep their independence. This means being able to carry out the tasks of independent living.
Falls in older Australians (AIHW)
Falls are the most common cause of hospitalised injury and injury death among people aged 65 and over in Australia. This web report presents data on hospitalisations and deaths due to falls for 2019–20, describing the main types of falls, variation among specific populations, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nature and prevalence of falls.
Complementary Therapies for Older People in Care (2013)
Assessing older clients for appropriate treatments · Communicating effectively with older clients, relatives and care staff · Adapting treatments for older clients with particular health conditions, including dementia · Working around beds, wheelchairs, walking frames and medical equipment · Hygiene, safety and ethical considerations · Guidance on using specific complementary therapies and techniques with older clients, including reflexology, aromatherapy and massage · Common pitfalls and difficulties practitioners may encounter, offering encouragement and down-to-earth advice for tackling them.
Fundamentals of Care (2017)
Chapt 11
The Praeger Handbook of Mental Health and the Aging Community (2017)
More people are living past age 65 than ever before in the United States, largely due to medical care advances and increased attention to preventive care. The number of people aged 65 and older has increased from 35 million in 2000 to 40 million in 2010, and the elderly population is expected to reach 72 million by 2030. Additionally, the American Psychological Association estimates at least 20 percent of all people aged 65 and older have a diagnosable mental disorder. There is a clear need to provide additional training support to those in the field of elder care as well as those who are friends or family members of older adults. Written by a team of experts each specializing in an aspect of elder care, The Praeger Handbook of Mental Health and the Aging Community is a single-volume text that addresses the training needs of mental health care providers serving the aging population. It offers holistic and integrated models of care after presenting an in-depth explanation of the brain, body, social, and emotional changes across aging that can trigger psychological disorders. The chapters pay attention to issues of diversity and culture in America's aging population; present an integrated care model to serve all of the needs of mentally ill elders; include numerous case studies to demonstrate how approaches can be utilized; and discuss topics such as disability, poverty, and the legal and ethical ramifications of elder care.
Stories in Ageing (2021)
Stories in Ageing 2e presents an insightful collection of personal stories as told by a range of older people, carers, health professionals and family members. This unique resource offers nursing students and health professionals an extraordinary perspective on a range of topics related to ageing, including assisting and caring for the older person, the experience of ageing within a culturally diverse society, sexuality in the later years, maintaining independence at home and positive experiences of ageing.
Patient and Person: Interpersonal skills in nursing. 7th Edition (2021)
Online scenario-based videos to demonstrate the use of specific skills.
Includes empathy, dealing with challenging behaviours, advocating for a patient and admitting a patient.
Learn to build trusting relationships and support patients in their health journey.
Narratives and stories to explain practical application of theoretical concepts.
Forty-two learning activities to enable students to understand the content and practise skills in a focused manner.
Person-centred approach throughout. Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Patient and Person
Long-term caring: residential, home and community aged care (2018)
The text provides information on all aspects of personal caring to prepare students to work in a range of aged care settings and specialisations; aged care, disability and community. The focus is on the delivery of care that compliments an individual's needs and enhances quality of life. The 4th edition will continue to provide a comprehensive reference text that presents the role of the carer as holistic rather than a series of skills and procedures performed in isolation.