RESOURCES
HELPFUL LINKS
COGNITION
Delirium
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Dementia
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Information regarding dementia - Dementia Australia
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​Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia - DBMAS
NUTRITION
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Maintaining adequate nutrition is important for cognition and physical function, as well as healing before and after surgery.
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Annaleise Collier is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who provides patient-centred care for older patients who need nutritional support and supplementation
FALLS PREVENTION AND BONE HEALTH
Falls prevention - Staying active and on your feet
Falls prevention - Stepping On
Osteoporosis - Prevention and Treatment
Diet and bone health - Vitamin D, calcium
FRAILTY
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What is frailty and how can it be treated?
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Why identifying frailty in advance of surgery is important.
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The iREAP program at War Memorial Hospital
ADVANCE CARE PLANNING
Information on making an Advance Care Plan, as well as guardianship - Advance Care Planning Australia
Planning ahead - Start2Talk
How make contact with the Advance Care Planning nurse at SESLHD
SKIN HEALTH
SERVICES & CARER SUPPORT
HEARING
Hearing Services - Australian Government Site
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