Seniors in foucs @ your library (2008)
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Supporting people living with dementia through library and information services - presentation at 'Seniors in focus @ your library', State Library of NSW, 28 April 2008
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Seniors in foucs @ your library (2008)
- 1. Dementia is a National Health Priority Alzheimer’s Australia NSW seniors in focus @ your libraryseniors in focus @ your libraryseniors in focus @ your libraryseniors in focus @ your library Presented by Nicky Hayward-Wright Library & Information Service Alzheimer’s Australia NSW 28 April 2008
- 2. Dementia is a National Health Priority Alzheimer’s Australia NSW the facts Australia - 227,300 Australia - 731,000 NSW - 75,000 NSW - 227,000 2008 2050
- 3. Dementia is a National Health Priority Alzheimer’s Australia NSW what is dementia? • a collection of symptoms • caused by one or a combination of illnesses that affect the brain • not a normal part of ageing
- 4. Dementia is a National Health Priority Alzheimer’s Australia NSW considerations when dealing with clients • emotions reference interview • isolation alternative access • time flexibility • abilities formats • issues referral
- 5. Dementia is a National Health Priority Alzheimer’s Australia NSW services • Dementia Helpline • Information • Counselling • Support groups • Education programs • Community awareness • Early intervention programs • Safely Home • Regional dementia support • Activities and events “ Why didn’t someone tell me about this service before? I would have phoned ages ago if I had known.” “I am writing to tell you how uplifting your lecture was…I came home with new insights and I have found my burden a lot lighter since then.”
- 6. Dementia is a National Health Priority Alzheimer’s Australia NSW library service physical services – 1 main library – 3 branches – small discrete collections virtual services – online catalogue – website – reading lists – alerting services – online bookshop
- 7. Dementia is a National Health Priority Alzheimer’s Australia NSW dementia @ your library 95 libraries 122 packs 5000+ items
- 8. Dementia is a National Health Priority Alzheimer’s Australia NSW resources being active emotional wellbeing related issues dementia specific activities grief and loss acquired brain injury dementia art therapy communication brain Alzheimer’s disease diet and nutrition depression memory Parkinson’s disease exercise anger medical ethics vascular dementia general well being coping palliative care fronto temporal dementia healthy lifestyle family relationships dental care behaviours of concern life stories stress management legal issues carer manuals music therapy sexuality down syndrome carer stories relaxation spiritual wellbeing navigating the system(s) stories by people with dementia reminiscing assistive technology stories for children complementary therapies
- 9. Dementia is a National Health Priority Alzheimer’s Australia NSW @ your library resources referral training engagement spaces collaboration
- 10. Dementia is a National Health Priority Alzheimer’s Australia NSW seniors in focus @ your library
- 11. Dementia is a National Health Priority Alzheimer’s Australia NSW National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 Alzheimer's Australia www.alzheimers.org.au Library https://catalog.nsw.alzheimers.org.au/Liberty3/ Library News http://alznews.blogspot.com/ Alzheimer’s News http://alzheimersnswlibrary.blogspot.com/ Online Bookshop http://www.alz.seekbooks.com.au/ Contact Alzheimer’s Australia NSW Library & Information Service on 9888 4218 or email lis@alznsw.asn.au