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Content last updated 29/10/2024

GCPHN Funded Healthy Ageing Programs

GP Frailty Assessment

GPs play a key role in assessing patients for frailty. If your patient shows even one sign, you can refer them to one of the Healthy Ageing programs.

Healthy Ageing Brochure for Clinicians (Online Version)

Healthy Ageing Brochure for Clinicians (Print Friendly)

These fully funded healthy ageing programs can be accessed by Gold Coast Residents over the age of 65 or over *55 years if they are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. All participants require a referral from your General Practitioner or Allied Health Provider, who will assess their eligibility. Eligibility for each service is listed in the links below.

For low to moderate frailty

https://stage.gcphn.org.au/patient-care/older-persons/healthy-ageing-resources/#for-low-to-moderate-frailty Copied to clipboard

Bond University Allied Health (BUnyAH) Interprofessional Healthy Lifestyles Program

12-week intensive active lifestyle program developed by Bond University Allied Health Professionals. Includes gym membership for program duration.

Access the referrals here

E: MyHealth@bond.edu.au

P: 07 5595 3500

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients

https://stage.gcphn.org.au/patient-care/older-persons/healthy-ageing-resources/#for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-patients Copied to clipboard

Mungulli Yarn and Walk Program

A weekly group-based walking and education program led by a multi-disciplinary team of health experts.

Referrals are accepted through Smart Referrals

E: gchfirstnationsrhpadmin@health.qld.gov.au

P: 1300 668 936

For moderate to higher risk frailty

https://stage.gcphn.org.au/patient-care/older-persons/healthy-ageing-resources/#for-moderate-to-higher-risk-frailty Copied to clipboard

Frailty Care in the Community Program

4-6 months frailty management and prevention program in the community. Includes home visits when necessary.

Access the referrals here

E: frailtyprogram@painwise.com.au

P: 0412 32795

Frailty and Healthy Ageing Resources

Seniors Events by City of Gold Coast

Active & Healthy by City of Gold Coast

Healthy Active Ageing: Resources for Seniors by Queensland Health

General Practice Quality Improvement

https://stage.gcphn.org.au/patient-care/older-persons/healthy-ageing-resources/#general-practice-quality-improvement Copied to clipboard

A practical guide and example are provided to identify patients at risk of frailty in Primary Care and to support healthy ageing initiatives as a CQI activity and for PIP QI and CPD purposes.

General Practice Frailty Care Management using Primary Sense

https://stage.gcphn.org.au/patient-care/older-persons/healthy-ageing-resources/#general-practice-frailty-care-management-using-primary-sense Copied to clipboard

Identify patients with frailty indicators, thanks to Primary Sense’s new report, “Frailty Care Management.” With its user-friendly interface, the report makes it easier for staff to review and confirm a patient’s frailty status, ensuring they receive appropriate care.

To use the report and make the most of Primary Sense, we recommend watching this short video

Healthy Ageing and Frailty Prevention Resources for Healthcare Professionals

https://stage.gcphn.org.au/patient-care/older-persons/healthy-ageing-resources/#healthy-ageing-and-frailty-prevention-resources-for-healthcare-professionals Copied to clipboard

Articles about frailty and early intervention

https://stage.gcphn.org.au/patient-care/older-persons/healthy-ageing-resources/#articles-about-frailty-and-early-intervention Copied to clipboard

A series of four articles on frailty, prepared by Dr Chris Bollen (MBBS MBA FRACGP FACHSM MAICD) Director of BMP Healthcare Consulting for the Gold Coast Primary Health Network as part of the frailty early intervention program.

Episode 1 – Doing What Matters – Keeping Older People Well at Home
Episode 2 – Improving the 75+ health assessments for the most “at risk” population
Episode 3 – Frailty and polypharmacy are linked
Episode 4 – Improving diet and nutrition in older people to change the trajectory of frailty

Posters

https://stage.gcphn.org.au/patient-care/older-persons/healthy-ageing-resources/#posters Copied to clipboard

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Fact Sheets

https://stage.gcphn.org.au/patient-care/older-persons/healthy-ageing-resources/#fact-sheets Copied to clipboard

BUnyAH Interprofessional Healthy Lifestyle Program

Frailty Care in the Community Program

Mungulli Yarn and Walk Program