LibGuides: Library Resource Guides: Aged care nursing

Book titles for aged care nursing

The Australian carer : a training manual for aged care workers by Helen Croft, Jenny Pitkin, Darren Dee & Ali Moloney
Call Number: 610.7365 CRO 2022
Clinical reasoning : learning to think like a nurse by Tracy Levett-Jones
Call Number: 610.73069 LEV 2022
Griffith review. 68, Getting on by Ashley Hay
Call Number: 610.7365 HAY 2020
Healthy ageing and aged care by Maree Bernoth & Denise Winkler (eds.)
Call Number: 610.7365 BER 2017
Miller's nursing for wellness in older adults by Sharyn Hunter
Call Number: 610.7365 HUN 2016
Ebersole & Hess' toward healthy aging: human needs & nursing by Touhy & Jett
Call Number: 610.7365 TOU 2016
Caring for older people in Australia : principles for nursing practice by Amanda Johnson & Esther Chang
Call Number: 610.7365 JOH 2014
Stories in ageing: reflection, inquiry, action by Webb, Skinner & Hee (eds.)
Call Number: 610.7365 WEB 2015

Ebooks available on ageing & aged care

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LeMone and Burke's medical-surgical nursing by Priscilla LeMone
Publication Date: 2020
Dear life : on caring for the elderly by Karen Hitchcock
Publication Date: 2016
Also available in print.
Older people: issues and innovations in care by Nay, Fetherstonhaugh & Garratt
Publication Date: 2014
Also available in print.

Finding the latest research on aged care

APO (Analysis & Policy Observations) : Aged care reports, briefing papers, guides and articles
Extensive repository of public policy research and resources
CareSearch: palliative care knowledge network
CareSearch is an online resource designed to help those needing relevant and trustworthy information and resources about palliative care. The website has been funded by the Australian Government's Department of Health and Ageing.
CareSearch PubMed searches
These links provide an easy way to find relevant literature on a range of topics relating to older clients.

Useful information for aged care nursing

Click on the weblinks to view relevant information for Older Adults

Dementia support resources

Information available to download online [PDF]

LGBTI and Dementia - Understanding Changes in Behaviour This booklet has been developed for aged care staff who are caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people. It aims to provide an understanding of some of the issues, LGBTI people may have faced at different times in their lives and how this may impact on changes in behaviour if the person develops dementia.
The impact of dementia on the health and aged care systems For older people, dementia is the greatest single contributor to disability-related burden of disease. Its prevalence increases dramatically with age, affecting about one quarter of the population aged 85 and over. Therefore, in the context of an ageing Australia, it is important to understand the use made of health services and aged care programs by people with dementia. This report investigates this issue, examining the prevalence of dementia in the Australian population, the current patterns of service use by people with dementia and the costs associated with this use, especially in residential care.

Dementia Australia YouTube video

Through the stories of three families who have been through the experience of dementia, this 25-minute film by Dementia Australia discusses the importance of seeking information and support early.

Dementia Australia video library
Position papers, discussion papers and speaker presentations
See Discussion Paper Number 43

NSQHS Standards - Live Literature Searches

Looking for evidence to support best practice in line with the Australian National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards?

A PubMed live search will find articles from the last 5 years with a focus on the hospital setting. Click on 'more search options' in any box for specific subsets including: broader coverage of the topic, Australian focus, or Reviews

NSQHS Standards - Live Literature Searches

What's new?

Recently added to the ANMF (Vic Branch) library collection:

Before dementia : 20 questions you need to ask about preventing preparing coping by Kate Gregorevic
Call Number: 616.831 GRE 2023
The Australian health care system by Stephen Duckett
Call Number: 362.10994 DUC 2022
New to this edition Discussion and critique of recent events and their impact on the health care system, including the outcomes of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety 2021
Gerontological nursing : a holistic approach to the care of older people by Caroline Vafeas & Susan Slatyer
Call Number: 610.7365 VAF 2022

App for aged care

palliAGEDnurse app
Developed for aged care staff in residential & community settings. The app provides clinical advice around three areas - advance care planning, case conferencing, and terminal care. Available on the app store (for iPhones) & Google Play (for Androids).

Nutrition guidelines for older people

Public Health Nutrition

The Best Practice Food and Nutrition Manual for Aged Care Facilities manual [NSW Health] has been developed to provide practical and helpful food and nutrition information for all staff of aged care especially nursing, food services and dietitians.

Nourished: make every bite count
Free recipe book for aged care homes
The free online recipe book has been developed by Nestlé Professional in collaboration with nutrition and culinary experts to ensure meals are both appetising and nutritionally appropriate for residents.
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This recipe book includes a daily menu planning checklist, sample menu planning guide and information about appropriate serving sizes.
Maggie Beer Foundation
Dining in aged care free booklet
The Foundation is committed to furthering industry knowledge around food, and the dining experience in aged care to positively impact the wellbeing and quality of life of older Australians.

Useful websites for aged care nurses

Download or read relevant aged care publications online.

Aged care publications from Australian Institute of Health & Welfare
Reports and data
Aged care resources from Continence Foundation of Australia
Fact sheets and brochures
Ageing and aged care from Victorian Department of Health
Victorian government services and programs
National Ageing and Aged Care Resources
'Wellbeing and participation' programs from Victorian Department of Health