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Follow the links below to find information on mental health issues for older people.
Reviewed January 2008
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Media release. $2m funding for psychogeriatric research
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Government is providing $2 million in research funding to assist in the study of the care and treatment of people with psychogeriatric conditions in aged care homes.
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Jun 2008
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Pathways home
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Pathways Home is a program that the Australian Government funds under the 2003-08 Australian Health Care Agreements.
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Feb 2008
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Media release. Christmas message - remember to check in on your elderly relatives and neighbours
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, has encouraged Australians to remember elderly relatives and neighbours during the Christmas and New Year period by simply popping around and visiting. There are 1.9 million Australians aged 70 years and older, comprising 9.3 per cent of the total population.
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Dec 2007
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Aged Care Homes Services
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Information on the services available through aged care homes.
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Dec 2007
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Social activity
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Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
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Social contact is an important part of life for everyone. It may involve meeting or having contact with your family, friends, social group or club on a regular basis. Many people find joining a group or club can help them overcome feelings of loneliness and boredom by allowing them to meet new people, make new friends and have fun!
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Media release. Improved health services for residents of aged care homes
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Government is to invest $48 million over four years to expand the GP Panels Initiative to increase access to GP and allied health services for residents of aged care homes.
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Sep 2007
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Media release. The media and older people - promoting the positive
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Have you recently seen media articles or advertisements that portray older people in a positive light? If so, why not nominate them for the 2007 Older People Speak Out (OPSO) People's Choice Awards? The OPSO People's Choice Awards give an opportunity to recognise items in the media that accurately depict senior Australians as leading rich and fulfilling lives.
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Aug 2007
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Occupational therapy
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Better Health Channel
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Occupational therapists are health professionals trained to assist people to overcome various limitations in order to live more independent lives. They work in many environments including schools, nursing homes, hospitals and workplaces. Their goal is to maximise living skills which enhance personal productivity, well-being and quality of life.
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Jul 2007
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Accommodation advice - special needs
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Better Health Channel
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Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS) is a program which helps older people and younger people with a disability gain access to the services they need. These services may include aged care services, health services and other community support services.
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Jul 2007
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Healthy ageing - stay involved
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Better Health Channel
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People of all ages need social interaction. This is even more important after retirement, when the social contact that comes with being in the workforce is gone. Sometimes factors like low income, reduced physical mobility due to illness, or lack of appropriate transport can leave some people at home alone with nothing much to do. But there are lots of ways to stay involved in the wider community.
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Jun 2007
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