State Divisions

South Australia Division

Upcoming Events

The Australian Association of Gerontology the Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine and The Eastern Collaborative Project  have planned the 2011/2012 Seminar series

Consumer directed care, men and aging are amongst the topics for 2011.

Further details soon.

These seminars are suitable for anyone with a personal or professional interest in issues to do with ageing.

 

 

Past Events

 

18 October 2011   Men & Ageing Seminar and Expo   4pm till 7pm

Please download the flyer for the forthcoming seminar and expo on Men and Ageing brought to you by the Eastern Collaborative Project, the SA Division of the AAG and ANZSGM.   The seminar headlines with the current Adelaide Thinker in Residence Dr Alexandre Kalache and features Gary Green from the Australian Men’s Shed Association, Dr Mandy Stanley from the University of South Australia, and Dr Ian Chapman.  There will be an expo component showcasing and promoting male targeted programs, services  and associations and refreshments will be provided. This seminar and expo has a lot to offer both general members of the public and service providers.   We are hopeful to get as many men as possible attending as this will provide a fantastic opportunity to shape the thinking around Age Friendly Cities.   Look forward to seeing you there and please pass this on to anyone with an interest.

 

 

SAGe 2010

Details and information from SAGe 2010: Food for thought are available here

2010 SA Seminar Series

Details information and presentations from the 2010 SA Seminar Series are available here

SAGe 2009

Details and information from SAGe 2009: Regenerating the Ageing Debate are available here

Events 2009

The Australian Association of Gerontology, the Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine, and Geriaction warmly invite you to this seminar as part of the 2009 Combined Seminar Series.

These seminars are suitable for anyone with a personal or professional interest in issues to do with ageing.

“Why has the Retirement Village Industry got it Wrong?”

Speakers:
 Prof. Andrew Beer, Flinders University
 Dr Debbie Faulkner, Flinders University
 Rob Hankins, ECH Inc.

The Retirement Village has been seen a light on the horizon for South Australian ageing baby boomers. Marketed as both a symbol of affluence and security in later life, the image of a lifestyle that extends many of the desirable aspects of mid-life (an active outdoor lifestyle, social engagement and pleasing aesthetics) is a powerful one.

But does the reality live up to the glossy brochure? This seminar explores the experiences of those involved in planning and running Retirement Villages as well as those who live in them. It asks how effective the Retirement Village setting can be in meeting the needs and wants of older South Australians. Prof. Andrew Beer and Dr Debbie Faulkner discuss their extensive research into these questions, and Rob Hankins speaks on the ways in which the organisations he has been involved in have addressed some of the problems posed by the Retirement Village setting.

For anyone working in, planning or managing in this rapidly growing form of community living, and for those who are living in or considering Retirement Village living for themselves or a family member, this seminar will illuminate the benefits and challenges for the Retirement Village sector in the coming years.

Wednesday 13th May, 2009

Time :     5:00pm  Food, Wine and Networking
                5:45pm  Seminar

Venue :    Alzheimer’s Australia SA,  27 Conyngham Street GLENSIDE  SA  5065
  
Cost :       Members & concession   $10.00
                  Non-members                   $20.00
    
Further Information: Lui DiVenuto,
Email: Lui.DiVenuto@dfc.sa.gov.au   Phone 8304 6153

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIALTO: Mr Ross Atkinson by Monday 11 May 2009
Email: ratkinson@seniorsvoice.org.au  
Phone: 8232 0422 Fax: 8232 0433

TO DOWNLOAD A FLYER WITH FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE

 

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Dear AAG members and colleagues,

 As part of our 2008 Combined Seminar Series we are pleased to announce our November Seminar presented by Professor William Mann, the AAG Gary Andrews Travelling Fellow for 2008.

 “Promoting Independence with Assistive Technologies: Intersection of Engineering, Rehabilitation and Social Sciences”

This seminar will explore how an interdisciplinary approach can lead to innovative technologies and the design of new aids to maximise independence amongst older and frail adults. 

 Details : Monday 17^th November, 5:30pm drinks for 6.00pm seminar, at ECH, 174 Greenhill Rd, Parkside.

 Please download the flyer for further details and booking information.

•  Put our Christmas Drinks function in your diary now for Wednesday December 10^th at
   Melbourne Street Wine Cellars. All AAG members are welcome to attend.  

Warm regards

Cathy Lock
President, AAG SA/NT

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Dear AAG members and colleagues,

As part of our 2008 Combined Seminar Series we are pleased to announce an EVENING SEMINAR

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? HORTICULTURAL THERAPY: MAINTAINING WELLNESS AND CONNECTIONS IN AN OLDER PERSON’S LIFE 

Speakers: 

• Glenda Wiliams
  Consultant in Garden Design and Horticultural Therapy
• Roz Hamilton
  President: Diversional Therapy Association

Wednesday 15^th October, 5.00 for 5.45pm at Grivell Hall, Helping Hand Aged Care, North Adelaide. Drinks and finger food provided.

 Please download the flyer for details and booking information.

Our November Evening Seminar will be “The Intersection of Engineering, Rehabilitation and Social Sciences” (Prof William Mann, University of Florida USA) on Nov 17^th. Put the date in your diary now!

Warm regards

Cathy Lock
President, AAG SA/NT

PS as an added bonus check out the HTSA Zoo Tour Flyer for a wonderful opportunity!

 

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Due to unavoidable international travel arrangements we have had to change our proposed breakfast seminar to an eveniing seminar on Wednesday 1 October

 “LOGGING IN TO OLD AGE”

NEW COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY KEEPING FRAIL OLDER PEOPLE IN TOUCH WITH LIFE

 Speakers:

 Jack York – “It’s Never Too Late” Colorado, USA

Terry Wilby – Coorong Health Service, Tailem Bend

This seminar will open doors for ideas for the use of adaptive IT communications technology to enhance the lives of some of our most isolated and vulnerable older people. Applications are engaging, therapeutic, fun and help people to express their identity and stay connected to family and community. The seminar will be of interest to anyone working in residential care, therapy centres and community settings.

Wednesday October 1 from 6:00pm, Coorong Health Service, Tailem Bend and Meningie Campus, 74 Princess Highway, Tailem Bend

Please download the flyer for details and booking information

 

 Other upcoming Seminars include:

•   Horticultural Therapy Oct 15th
•  Intersection of Engineering, Rehabilitation and Social Sciences (Prof William Mann, University of Florida) USA Nov 17^th 

Warm regards

Cathy Lock
President, AAG SA/NT 

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The first Seminar for 2008 will be on Tuesday 24 June commencing at 5pm

“PERSPECTIVES ON PAIN: INNOVATIONS AND NEW CONSIDERATIONS”

This seminar brings together three internationally recognised speakers in different areas of pain and its management.

Prof. Jenny Abbey
“The assessment of pain for people with cognitive impairment”

 Dr Greg Crawford

“Strategies for management: drug management in the home and community and drug access”

 Dr Debbie Mazhindu

“The power and pain of nursing’s emotion work”

The seminar will appeal to a wide audience of pain sufferers and their carers, clinicians, practitioners and support and care workers, as well as researchers.

 to access the flyer with details click here