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Our Body & Mind Changes

Our Body & Mind Changes. Count us in “Community Links” Project. Winner: Rural Health Service of the Year –Victorian Public Healthcare Awards 2009 Sheridan, Kyabram & District Health Services PO Box 564 Kyabram Vic 3620. SHERIDAN 42 Beds 11 Dementia specific 30 High Care Beds

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Our Body & Mind Changes

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  1. Our Body & Mind Changes Count us in “Community Links” Project Winner: Rural Health Service of the Year –Victorian Public Healthcare Awards 2009 Sheridan, Kyabram & District Health Services PO Box 564 Kyabram Vic 3620

  2. SHERIDAN • 42 Beds • 11 Dementia specific • 30 High Care Beds • 1 Respite • Home like environment~24 hour Registered Nurse coverage ~Kiosk (located in the hospital)~Lifestyle Program which includes daily • group and individual activities~Visiting Hairdresser~Visiting Speech Pathologist, Dietician, Podiatrist and Physiotherapist.~Shared and single rooms with ensuites~Catering is adapted to suit the nutritional needs of all individuals~Access to secure gardens

  3. 49 Residents (47 permanent and 2 respite) who each have their own spacious room and ensuite. • A new dementia for another 12 Residents. • 46 one and two bedroom units in the complex with another 10 units soon to be added

  4. Normal ageing involves changes in human cells and tissues that may result in: • Reduced mobility • Sensory Loss: loss of appetite, vision, hearing and ability to taste food. • Health issues • Impacts on the activities of daily living.

  5. Dementia is a term used to describe symptoms of a large group of illnesses that cause a progressive decline in a person’s functioning. • It’s important to focus on what a person can still do. This allows them to succeed with everyday tasks where possible and maintain their self esteem and dignity.

  6. Normal Brain Brain affected by Alzheimer’s disease

  7. Memory • Language • Visuospatial skills • Emotion • Personality • Thinking skills • Knowledge

  8. Frontal lobe dementia Dementia with Lewy bodies Alcohol related dementia Alzheimer’s disease Vascular dementia Mixed dementia

  9. Shift from clinical model of nursing to holistic care- person centred. • Shift from sterile institution like buildings to more home like environment

  10. Living independently at home to living in a small room with all your belongings in a suitcase. This can be a rapid change e.g. stroke • From being among loved ones to living with strangers

  11. Depression • Loss of appetite • Fear • Loss of independence • Loss of control over their life • Guilt • Sadness

  12. What can the elderly offer us ? Gift of lived experience Gift of Wisdom Gift of listening Gift of history

  13. Companionship • Time • Sharing of life story and experiences • Discovering new skills

  14. You can help us by volunteering to: “Change the perception of ageing” “Showcase the positives of life in a Nursing Home” By 1. Developing a promotional media tool 2. Prepare a business plan to promote and market the tool. 3. Launching the Tool.

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