Resource Links
Click on these links to find out more about many different aspects of ageing and working with older people: Theories of Ageing
Theories of Ageing
- Ageing - Good Health Adds Life to Years (PDF file)
- Biological Basis of Ageing
- Why Do We Age?
- Psychosocial Theories of Ageing
- Life Stages
Active Ageing & Health Promotion
WHO & Australian Government Policy
- Knowledge Translation Framework for Ageing and Health (2012)
- Global Health and Ageing (2011)
- Directions for Ageing Well in a Healthy Australia (2011) (PDF file)
- Active Ageing - A WHO Policy Framework (PDF file)
- Who are Australia’s older people?
- Older Australians at a Glance
Human Rights for Older People
Assessment
- Assessment of the Older Adult (PDF file)
- The SPICES Comprehensive Assessment Tool (Video)
- Toolkit for assessing older people
- Essential assessment skills
Falls
- Falls Among Older Adults
- Falls Injury Prevention in Older People Policy (PDF file)
- Tools for assessing falls risk
Aged Care (Acute, Community & Residential)
- Best care for older people in hospital
- Preventing Readmission with Discharge Planning
- The Transitional Care Model (TCM) (PDF file)
- Residential Aged Care in Australia
- Rise in hospitalisation of older Australians
- Pathways in Aged Care: Do People Follow Recommendations?
- Pathways Through Aged Care Services: A First Look
- Caring for Frail Elderly
- Transition Care Guidelines
- Perspectives on Respite Care
Delirium, Dementia & Depression
- Guidelines for screening for Dementia, Delirium and Depression
- Toolkit for Caring for People with Delirium
- Preparing for the Impact of Dementia
- Wandering Network
- Dementia in Australia
- Tips and Tools for Assessing and Managing Dementia
Carers
Specific Challenges
- Improving Health Literacy for Older Adults (2009) (PDF file)
- Diabetes Australia
- Frailty and its Implications for Care
