Ageing and Disability

Ageing

The disability sector is now facing an ageing population, yet many services and staff are not equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate support to people with disabilities in the long term. This short course provides participants with an overall understanding of the ageing process and how this will impact on people with a range of disabilities.

Key Content Areas

  • The differences facing people with disability who are ageing
  • Understanding the ageing process and impact on people with disabilities
  • How to access aged care services ; advantages and disadvantages
  • How to support people with disabilities who are ageing
  • Cross Cultural expectations regarding ageing
  • Resources available

Learning Outcomes

  • To understand the ageing process and differences facing people with a disability
  • To understand what type of support is required to meet the changing needs of peoplewith disabilities who are ageing

Target Group

People working in the disability sector who are working with people with disabilities who areageing. This includes both physical and cognitive impairment.

Sessions:

  • Tue 27th March, 2012, 01:00pm - 04:00pm
    Wheelers Hill Library Meeting Room - $110.00 per person (incl. GST)
  • Thu 24th May, 2012, 01:00pm - 04:00pm
    Northcote Library Meeting Room - $110.00 per person (incl. GST)
  • Tue 24th July, 2012, 01:00pm - 04:00pm
    Northcote Library Meeting Room - $110.00 per person (incl. GST)
  • Tue 25th September, 2012, 01:00pm - 04:00pm
    Wheelers Hill Library Meeting Room - $110.00 per person (incl. GST)
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