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Positive Ageing Summit shows aged care providers how to embed allied health in their services though evidence-based strategies.
fter many months of planning and meaningful as join numerous networking opportunities with peers conversations with stakeholders, we’re proud and representatives from more than 15 event partners, to present the inaugural Positive Ageing including platinum sponsor Bolton Clarke. Summit to the aged care sector. In addition to the standard program, delegates The two-day event at the Adelaide Hilton on can opt in to a breakfast masterclass on day 2 and a 28-29 May focuses on reablement, mental health site tour and a winery trip the following day. and nutrition for older Australians and how to Also on day 2, senior research fellow Dr Rajna Ogrin SUMMIT embed allied health within residential and home aged will showcase Bolton Clarke’s approach to positive ageing care services. It is brought to you by Australian Ageing and holistic wellbeing including a range of care activities Agenda, Community Care Review and Positive Impact Media. implemented nationwide. Day 1 of Positive Ageing Summit opens with Bond University’s The speaking program will end with BallyCara executive Associate Professor Justin Keogh exploring a holistic approach to healthy director Marcus Riley bringing together the learnings from the two ageing followed by Australia’s Chief Allied Health Officer Anita Hobsondays. He will then present the Paul Johnson Positive Ageing Award, Powell providing a national snapshot of allied health and changes needed which aims to celebrate individuals who, like the late Paul Johnson, to embed reablement and wellness into everyday aged care. are dedicated to transforming aged care through a reablement, They are among over 30 leaders who will take to the stage across health and wellness approach. the two days to share their expertise and experiences to empower To share a glimpse of the talent appearing at Positive Ageing participants to achieve better outcomes in aged care. Summit, we’ve put together this special section of stories, insights Delegates will be able to attend more than 20 interactive sessions and messages from many of those who will address delegates dedicated to improving the quality of life of older Australians, as well across the two days. We hope to see you there! l
POSITIVE
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IN THIS SECTION:
36 Anita Hobson-Powell, Dr Chris Bollen, Christina Wyatt and Jo Boylan answer the question: How can aged care providers embed positive ageing practices in their services?
40 Jason Skennerton, Dr Tim Henwood and Dr Claire Gough discuss allied health opportunities under new legislation
42 Exercise scientist and behavioural researcher Dr Justin Keogh tells us what we need to know about preventing and treating sarcopenia
44 Matthew Reinbott, Dr Jennie Hewitt and David Moran share examples of positive ageing initiatives in practice
46 HammondCare’s Marie Alford previews her breakfast masterclass about reimagining dementia support through compassion, rights and reablement 48 Products and services from exhibitors
50 A brief look at several Positive Ageing Summit sessions australianageingagenda.com.au | 35