In this episode you will learn:
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In this episode you will learn:
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Download "5 Facts About Me" resource
In this episode you will learn:
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Download "5 Facts About Me" resource
Julie speaks with Jo Muirhead, a Rehabilitation Consultant and the leader of Purple and Co. Jo tells Julie about her Great Aunt Gwen, a bit about her life story and some of the challenges as she aged and moved into care, as well as why she was so influential in Jo’s life. Jo also explores some of the stereotypes about older people being grumpy, judgemental and technologically challenged, and how Great Aunt Gwen defied those ideas.
Episode 17: Season One Wrap
11 December, 2019
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Episode 15: Taking Care of You
27 November, 2019
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Episode 14: Understanding Guided Relaxation and Mindful Breathing with Liz Kraefft
20 November, 2019
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Episode 13: Involving Resident Families - Discussion With A Relative
13 November, 2019
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Episode 11: Delta Therapy Dog in Residential Care - Insights with Volunteer Trish Carlier
30 October, 2019
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Episode 5: Mental Health – Whose Responsibility?
18 September, 2019
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In this episode Julie reviews the current trends in mental health in older people and discusses the importance of collaboration with health professionals, aged care providers and families to improve mental health outcomes for older people. Julie is passionate about the delivery of preventative measures to help with adjustment to an aged care environment and discusses how she licenses her group programs to aged care homes, where staff can be upskilled in running her signature award winning group program which promotes resilience and strengths.
1:20 Julie discusses the difference between managing mental health conditions in younger people versus in older people
3:00 Julie shares her early experiences in providing home consultations and the barriers that would prevent clients to achieve their goals
4:30 Additional supports that may be required for older...