Resources

This video by aspire4life covers what reablement is in relation to aged care, and how a reablement approach can be used by home support assessors

This webinar by OPAN discusses the range of aids, equipment and modifications available through Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP), eligibility requirements and how to access RAP.

Ideally transition care services would incorporate multidisciplinary care teams, proactively support those at risk of delayed discharge, consider individuals with cognitive impairment, and involve family carers. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

A range of technologies are used in aged care settings for restorative purposes. These include eHealth, exergames, virtual reality, telehealth, and smart homes with home health monitoring technologies. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

A high number of stroke survivors live in residential aged care facilities. They often suffer functional impairments following more severe strokes which prevents them from living independently in their own homes. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

There is conclusive evidence that physical activity is an important aspect of older people’s lives. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Evidence suggests a multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation tailored to the individual and based at home can improve independent activities of daily living and mobility for aged care users. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Intensive rehabilitation involving daily physiotherapy and occupational therapy can improve mobility, function, and cognitive outcomes for community-dwelling older adults after a hip fracture. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

As people age, they often experience a decline in functional independence. This can result in difficulty performing the daily activities required to live independently. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Preventing or reducing the incidence of falls amongst older people is complex. There is no one size fits all program that can effectively prevent or reduce falls, especially in high-risk populations such as older people. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.