Health care in a longevity regime
CHAPTER 3 Health care in a longevity regime John McCormack FRAMEWORK This chapter raises the issue of longevity and the subsequent costs and quality of life that centenarians enjoy in…
Sexuality and the reluctant health professional
CHAPTER 17 Sexuality and the reluctant health professional Michael Bauer, Linda McAuliffe, Rhonda Nay FRAMEWORK The importance of recognising sexuality in older people is considered to be a major challenge…
Persistent pain in the older person
CHAPTER 16 Persistent pain in the older person Stephen Gibson, Samuel Scherer, Benny Katz, Rhonda Nay FRAMEWORK This chapter offers a comprehensive view of pain and pain management for older…
Dementia assessment, diagnosis and giving the news
CHAPTER 13 Dementia assessment, diagnosis and giving the news Michael Murray, David Ames, Lynette Moore FRAMEWORK The authors present a significant argument for the early diagnosis of dementia but do…
Intellectual disability and ageing
CHAPTER 5 Intellectual disability and ageing Barbara Bowers, Christine Bigby, Ruth Webber FRAMEWORK The recognition that people who have an intellectual disability have a right to access quality health care…
Supporting independent function and preventing falls
CHAPTER 12 Supporting independent function and preventing falls Keith Hill, Jenny Schwarz, Margaret Winbolt FRAMEWORK This chapter addresses the challenge of falls and maintaining independent function in older people. The…
Assistive technology: opportunities and implications
CHAPTER 23 Assistive technology opportunities and implications Barbara Horner, Jeffrey Soar, Bill Koch FRAMEWORK It is important to recognise the role of technology and the impact on the lives of…
Ageing in rural areas
CHAPTER 4 Ageing in rural areas Angela Crombie, Peter Disler, Guinever Threlkeld FRAMEWORK Issues surrounding ageing in rural areas need to be addressed urgently. The authors of this chapter suggest…
Depression and suicide in older people
CHAPTER 14 Depression and suicide in older people Christine Neville, Gerard Byrne FRAMEWORK This chapter examines the issues of depression and suicide in older people. The definition of what constitutes…
Community care for older Australians: issues and future directions
CHAPTER 6 Community care for older Australians issues and future directions Yvonne Wells, Peter Foreman, Bridget Ryburn FRAMEWORK This chapter gives an excellent overview of the Australian Government community service…
