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

3.  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

4.  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

5.  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.

7.  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.

8. Normal Brain Brain affected by Alzheimer’s disease

9.  Memory  Language  Visuospatial skills  Emotion  Personality  Thinking skills  Knowledge

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

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

13. 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

14.  Depression  Loss of appetite  Fear  Loss of independence  Loss of control over their life  Guilt  Sadness

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

16.  Companionship  Time  Sharing of life story and experiences  Discovering new skills

17.  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.