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DISCLAIMER • This is general advice, based on the presenter’s personal understanding • It is not intended to be anything more than general advice • It is also not intended to demean Nursing Homes-they play an important part of our community.

How to Stay Out of a Nursing Home By Preserving Your Independence

Step ONE: Stay Out of Trouble At our age, it’s as easy to get into trouble…

Don’t Assume This Won’t Happen to YOU!

Take Preventative Fall Action • Seek, and take the advice of medical professionals. • Use a walking stick BEFORE you have a fall. • Have hand-rails installed in your bathroom

Take Preventative Fall Action • Use anti-slip mats wherever needed. • Do leg strengthening exercises. • Eat well and drink alcohol responsibly.

Take Responsibility for Your Body • Find an exercise regimen that is suitable for your level. • Ask your Physiotherapist for exercises. • Use online fitness programs at home.

Embrace the Online Brain Health Revolution • Use online puzzles and games to keep your brain active. • Be inquisitive and explore the latest news online. • Keep up with the latest in anti-ageing eating regimens.

Downsize sooner rather than later

Investigate My Aged Care and ACAT Online

DIGITAL LEGACY • Sue Martin FREE lecture on Digital Legacy Tuesday 30 April Newport Community Centre 1.30-3.30pm

Some of the Services ACAT Provides • Free transport to health services • Free home help – e.g. cook, cleaner and physio • New equipment – e.g. Mobility Scooters (Customisation Optional)

Community Based Assistance • Avpals • EasyLink transport system • Financial planning for seniors

Explore What Else Technology can do For You • Robot Vacuum Cleaner • Smartphone/Tablet/Laptop • Smart Doorbell • Smart Hearing Aids

Personal Alarm & Communication • Personal 3G Mobile Life Alarm with GPS and Fall Detector • Home phone with BIG display and buttons.

Voice Recognition Technology I try not to be biased, that makes me • Apple – Siri & HomePod pretty fair . • Amazon – Echo (Alexa) • Google – Home

Helpful Apps • Trackers for keys, wallet etc. • Health assistance Apps. • Motion sensors and lights

Online Banking

PayPal

Online Library Services • BorrowBox • Overdrive • Kanopy • NBC ebooks

Northern Beaches Council ebooks

Online Shopping • Coles • Woolworths • Aldi

Technology Can Save You From The Nursing Home Embrace It!