Supporting people living with dementia through library and information services - presentation at 'Seniors in focus @ your library', State Library of NSW, 28 April 2008
1. Dementia is a National Health Priority
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW
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Presented by
Nicky Hayward-Wright
Library & Information Service
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW
28 April 2008
2. Dementia is a National Health Priority
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW
the facts
Australia - 227,300
Australia - 731,000
NSW - 75,000
NSW - 227,000
2008
2050
3. Dementia is a National Health Priority
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW
what is dementia?
• a collection of symptoms
• caused by one or a combination of
illnesses that affect the brain
• not a normal part of ageing
4. Dementia is a National Health Priority
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW
considerations
when dealing with clients
• emotions reference interview
• isolation alternative access
• time flexibility
• abilities formats
• issues referral
5. Dementia is a National Health Priority
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW
services
• Dementia Helpline
• Information
• Counselling
• Support groups
• Education programs
• Community awareness
• Early intervention programs
• Safely Home
• Regional dementia support
• Activities and events
“ Why didn’t
someone tell me
about this service
before? I would
have phoned ages
ago if I had known.”
“I am writing to tell
you how uplifting
your lecture was…I
came home with
new insights and I
have found my
burden a lot lighter
since then.”
6. Dementia is a National Health Priority
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW
library service
physical services
– 1 main library
– 3 branches
– small discrete collections
virtual services
– online catalogue
– website
– reading lists
– alerting services
– online bookshop
7. Dementia is a National Health Priority
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW
dementia
@ your library
95 libraries
122 packs
5000+ items
8. Dementia is a National Health Priority
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW
resources
being active emotional wellbeing related issues dementia specific
activities grief and loss acquired brain injury dementia
art therapy communication brain Alzheimer’s disease
diet and nutrition depression memory Parkinson’s disease
exercise anger medical ethics vascular dementia
general well being coping palliative care fronto temporal dementia
healthy lifestyle family relationships dental care behaviours of concern
life stories stress management legal issues carer manuals
music therapy sexuality down syndrome carer stories
relaxation spiritual wellbeing navigating the system(s) stories by people with dementia
reminiscing assistive technology stories for children
complementary therapies
9. Dementia is a National Health Priority
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW
@ your library
resources
referral
training
engagement
spaces
collaboration
10. Dementia is a National Health Priority
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW
seniors in focus @ your library
11. Dementia is a National Health Priority
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW
National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500
Alzheimer's Australia www.alzheimers.org.au
Library https://catalog.nsw.alzheimers.org.au/Liberty3/
Library News http://alznews.blogspot.com/
Alzheimer’s News http://alzheimersnswlibrary.blogspot.com/
Online Bookshop http://www.alz.seekbooks.com.au/
Contact Alzheimer’s Australia NSW Library & Information Service
on 9888 4218 or email lis@alznsw.asn.au