Bollen Health

📣EOIs open for advisory groups📣
We’re on the lookout for passionate nurses working in General Practice to join our advisory groups and make a real impact in the healthcare community.

GCPHN has exciting remunerated positions open on the Primary Sense Clinical Advisory Group, Strengthening Medicare Advisory Group, and Su***de Prevention Implementation Group.

These advisory groups provide clinical direction, advice on Primary Sense, support the vision of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report, and lead key actions for the Gold Coast Su***de Prevention Community Action Plan (CAP). Your insights will help shape clinical directions, support the vision of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report, and lead key actions for the Gold Coast Su***de Prevention Community Action Plan (CAP).

Don’t miss this chance to contribute and grow professionally. Apply by 27 May 👉 https://ow.ly/zGGx50ROnkW

🚀 Calling all nurses transitioning out of hospital settings!

APNA's Transition to Practice Program (TPP) is your perfect partner in this new journey, generously sponsored by Gold Coast Primary Health Network.

Apply now for a sponsored position worth over $5,000 and get access to:
✅ An experienced mentor for 'support on-tap'
✅ Exclusive education tools & resources (think immunisation, wound care & more)
✅ A vibrant community of nurses to network and connect with

Next intake starts 22 July with an online induction workshop. Applications close 1 July.

Don't miss this chance to upskill and excel! Apply today 👇https://app.mentorloop.com/signup/ik5LLCzk9SRPf7guM

Great week, Bollen Health, working with Gold Coast Primary Health Network - GCPHN to commence the Healthy Ageing Program across the region. Two workshops with 72 enthusiastic GPs, nurses, practice managers and allied health learning to assess their own Muscle Health and where they are on the trajectory of hashtag . Plus, 11 practice visits with GPs, nurses, and the admin team discuss the Healthy Ageing/Frailty Screening QI project. All were surprised and shocked to learn that 20% of their practice population would be living with the long-term condition known as hashtag . Much more prevalent than expected, and much of it can be reversed! Looking forward to continuing this work over the next 8 months and breaking down the barriers to frailty screening in General Practice. - Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association

Healthy ageing and frailty workshop: Practical tips for screening and intervention for Gold Coast GPs, Practice Managers and Practice Nurses

Dr Chris Bollen and Jane Bollen RN will challenge your assumptions about ageing, help you work more effectively with older people, and assist you to keep people well at home.

Tues 21 May 2024 6-9 pm
Mercure Gold Coast Resort

https://gcphn.org.au/events/doing-what-matters-keeping-older-people-well-at-home-a-workshop-for-gps-practice-managers-and-allied-health-practitioners/

Gold Coast Primary Healthcare Nurses

Come hear about Healthy Ageing and Frailty, learn practical tips for screening and interventions from RN Jane Bollen and Dr Chris Bollen

Thurs 23 May 2024 6-9 pm
Mercure Gold Coast Resort, Carrara, QLD

https://gcphn.org.au/events/doing-what-matters-keeping-older-people-well-at-home-a-workshop-for-practice-nurses/

Don’t risk a fall. Use ladders safely.

Falls from ladders result in many emergency department presentations each year.

If you’re alone, not physically able to use a ladder safely, have health conditions or are taking medication:
◾ Ask for assistance from family, a friend, or neighbour.
◾ Consider hiring a maintenance person.
◾ Seek assistance with home maintenance through your local council, or disability and community support services.

Recently Bollen Health and Adelaide PHN held the third and final in the series on early intervention for Workshops. Eight very engaged General Practice teams (GP, Nurse and Practice Managers) reflected on their achievements after 8 weeks of learning to screen for people living with frailty in age group 40-70. The big surprise was the prevalence of frailty/prefrailty in 40-49 age group! Wonderful to have Exercise Physiologist Sidney Vanderzalm from AEP Health Group to share knowledge on how resistance exercises are so important to change the trajectory of ageing. An important take home message was how prevalent the use of smart watches, apps and fitness trackers are with 40-70yo age group. This can support the assessment, measurement and motivation of patients for activities. All clinicians can help their patients better understand the use of technology to improve their lifestyle habits. Gamifying and socializing activity helps people initiate and sustain the changes.
Engagement with the community on this topic in improves with the use of better language such as “Muscle Health Checks” rather than “ screening” and offering objective assessment of such as grip strength, timed sit to stands and walking speed tests.
Bollen Health and Adelaide PHN will be working with General Practices on this Quality Improvement topic again in 2025. Expressions of interest will be called for later this year.

Keeping people well and living at home is a vital role of primary care. Early recognition of risk of decline is now possible. Dr Chris Bollen is the MC at the Adelaide PHN and AMPHEaT May 11 Healthy Ageing- Early Intervention Event in Adelaide for GPs, practice nurses and practice managers. Come and hear Geriatrician Professor Sue Kurrle (“Old People’s Homes for 4year olds” Intergenerational Ageing programs on ABC TV) discuss what can be done to support improving our trajectory of healthy ageing. Plus, local General Practices will present the results of their Healthy Ageing early intervention projects to improve outcomes for their patients that are sustainable for the patients and the people doing the work. Come and find out what can be done in your practice.

Registration is free via the website:
https://lnkd.in/gxD6CyDX


https://ampheat.com.au/event/promoting-healthy-ageing-in-general-practice/

Promoting Healthy Ageing in General Practice: practical tools for early intervention in chronic condition management. - AMPHEaT Join Adelaide PHN and renowned Geriatrician Professor Sue Kurrle (as seen in the intergenerational ABC TV series “Old people’s home for four year olds” and “Old people’s home for teenagers”) […]

Two weeks ago,the second Healthy Ageing Workshop in the Bollen Health and Adelaide PHN series on early intervention for Frailty. Eight very engaged General Practice teams (GP, Nurse and Practice Managers) invited members of their Local Medical/Healthcare Neighbourhood to take part in the event and share their knowledge on what can be offered to change the trajectory of ageing. Great night with lead speaker the energetic Dr Tim Henwood Exercise Physiologist and researcher with Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc reminding us not only of the value of resistance exercises, but also how it does need to feel “difficult” in order for progress to be made, but it should NOT feel like it hurts! Otherwise we won’t do it again! “The value of exercise among older adults is irrefutable” says Tim. Enjoying an activity with another person adds to the overall benefit with the social interaction being an additional key frailty fighter. Tim shared great examples of social prescribing options available across Adelaide.

Recently Bollen Health and Adelaide PHNheld the second Healthy Ageing Workshop in the series on early intervention for Frailty. Eight very engaged General Practice teams (GP, Nurse and Practice Managers) invited members of their Local Medical/Healthcare Neighbourhood to take part in the event and share their knowledge on what can be offered to change the trajectory of ageing.
Great night with lead speaker Judith Lowe sharing stories of success with the wonderful offerings available at the City of Onkaparinga and how they can make an impact for people over 50 looking for social interaction and adding purpose to their lives. The issue of confronting retirement is a big issue. (See slide) Great examples of social prescribing options which are available across Adelaide were discussed and stories of change shared. It’s these personal stories of making a difference that trigger the change in mindset about what is possible for our patients. It’s now two weeks since the workshop and Jane Bollen and I are in regular contact with the GPs and nurses from the practices. They are all now talking about how they have become social prescribers to support people living with/or at risk of low intrinsic capacity (aka frailty 😁).

The Kidney Health Australia Chronic Kidney Disease Management in Primary Care Handbook has been updated, and the launch occurred Thursday on World Kidney Day. Join Professor Karen Dwyer and Dr Chris Bollen for a 90-minute webinar on Tuesday evening, March 19th, to discuss what is new and how you can make a difference in the battle with Australia's fastest-growing chronic condition. CKD is now more treatable than ever but it does need to be identified to make a difference. 10% of Australian adults have CKD but only 1% know it! Registration details on link below:

Chronic Kidney Disease: NEW recommendations and guidelines launch! CKD: common, harmful, treatable and often overlooked.

Last week 9 General Practices commenced a 12 week Quality Improvement sprint with Bollen Health on the topic of identifying at least 20 people aged 40-70 who are prefrail or frail. Adelaide PHN has commissioned Bollen Health as part of the Commonwealth’s Healthy Ageing- Early Intervention program. The first workshop helped participants understand the concept of frailty, trialled a frailty screening tool, and had some playtime in which everyone was able to personally assess their trajectory of healthy ageing using recognised sarcopenia assessment tools such as grip strength, 30 second sit to stands, Timed Up and Go(TUG) and 4m walking speed tests. Bollen Health is looking forward to supporting these vanguard practices.

Primary Health Care Nurses Day, celebrated on the first Wednesday of February, highlights the important work of the 96,000 nurses working outside a hospital setting in Australia. The 'anatomy of a primary health care nurse' campaign helps reshapes perceptions, emphasising the multifaceted impact these nurses have. Learn more and get involved - https://www.apna.asn.au/profession/primary-health-care-nurses-day

Primary Health Care Nurses Day, celebrated every first Wednesday in February, pays tribute to the 96,000 nurses working in non-hospital settings such as aged care, schools, and general practices. In 2024, the day endeavors to reshape perceptions through the 'anatomy of a primary health care nurse' campaign, spotlighting the multifaceted impact they have in their patient’s lives. From prevention to ongoing care, these nurses play a pivotal role in Australia's health. Join the movement to appreciate and understand their vital work. Learn more and get involved to support and acknowledge the indispensable contributions of primary health care nurses across the nation. https://www.apna.asn.au/profession/primary-health-care-nurses-day

The most important parts about looking after your future at 55 is building muscle as well as your superannuation balance! Unfortunately not enough people focus on building their muscle and sadly don’t get to enjoy their superannuation as a result!

At-Home Exercise for 55+ [FREE Fitness Video Series] Delivered by physiotherapists who work exclusively with adults 55+

If you’re traveling during the holidays, take your key information like , , and more with you using the new my health app. It's a secure and convenient way to access on your mobile. To find out more and download the app, click the link in the comments section.

At Parliament House today providing Kidney Health Checks. Are you at risk of chronic kidney disease? Have you had a kidney health check?

Rob Mitchell MP - Federal Labor Member for McEwen getting a Kidney Health Check at Parliament House on .

A Kidney Health Check involves three straightforward tests:
a blood test – to see how well your kidneys are filtering your blood
a urine test – to check for albumin (a type of protein) or blood in your urine
a blood pressure test – because high blood pressure and kidney disease are related.

Early diagnosis of kidney disease can help dramatically slow down or even stop progression to kidney failure. Learn more: https://pulse.ly/m6ictp0bt8

Last month Dr Chris Bollen and Jane Bollen RN from BMP Healthcare Consulting, on behalf of Country SA PHN , were invited to Clare Bowling Club Inc .
The topic was “Let’s Chat about Healthy Ageing”
There were over 50 participants in the room.
They enthusiastically embraced the topic of what keeps them "living younger longer." Many decided they had to be active participants in their ageing. Some had their assumptions about ageing challenged, whilst others understood it is important to keep doing the things that matter to them. They learnt about the options to assist with reducing their decline as well as how to work more effectively with their health professionals. The session finished with Neil the Paramedic getting everyone to do 5 “sit to stands”, and everyone learnt it is never too late to build muscle.

Clare Valley
"Getting to Grips with Polypharmacy and Frailty"
Tuesday 13 Sept 2022, 6.00pm (registration) 6.30pm - 9.00pm (workshop)
The Valley Function Centre 180 Main North Road, Clare

For all Health Professionals
Age should never dictate what a person can do....

Who should attend: GPs, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Pharmacists, Dieticians, Podiatrists and others involved in the care of older people.

Dr Chris Bollen and Jane Bollen RN will lead you through an interactive workshop to:
• CHALLENGE your assumptions about ageing
• HELP you work more effectively with older people and
• ASSIST you to keep people well at home

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/getting-to-grips-with-polypharmacy-and-frailty-workshop-tickets-359151400507

Friday 16 September 2022, 6pm.
Clare Bowling Club, Pioneer Avenue, Clare

Let’s Chat about “Healthy Ageing”
Age should never dictate what a person can do...

Who should attend: Anyone who wants to stay younger longer!
Enjoy a 2-course meal at the Bowling Club. 6.00 for 6.30pm. $27.00pp.

Bookings essential. Contact Ron Wurst on 0430 500 352 or Helen Ackland on 88 421 321

Very grateful to have been interviewed this morning by Matt Collins from ABC Port Pirie ABC Australia to discuss Healthy Ageing and the upcoming community event in Clare on this topic. It’s a free event with afternoon tea provided. July 26 2-4pm at Valleys Function Centre. Supported by Country SA PHN to keep rural and regional communities fit and well. Come and join Jane Bollen and Dr Chris Bollen to ask questions and spend some time chatting about the myths of ageing and understanding what we call all do to improve our experience of getting older. It doesn’t matter if you are 55, 65, 75, 85 or more….. it’s never too late to build muscle but there is no pill for this! Sometimes we do need to invest some time and effort in our own health. This session will discuss some simple tips on what we can all do to make a difference to our own future. If your independence living in your own home matters, then come along. Call Jane on 0412 771 482 and she can book your ticket or you can register via Eventbrite

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"Getting to Grips with Frailty and Polypharmacy in Residential Aged Care Facilities" in Country South Australia.

Interactive Zoom webinar for Nurses, Carers and Allied Health Professionals working in RACFs

Wednesday 29 June 2022, 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Who should attend: Nurses, Carers, Allied Health Professionals and Pharmacists who work in Residential Aged Care Facilities across Country South Australia
Age should never dictate what a person can do....

Why attend? If you are interested in improving the quality of an older person’s life, this session is for you

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvc-6vrDgiHtaGVS1BCvylFcT6sc5jVgmN

Healthy Ageing Workshop for the Clare Community
Tuesday 26 July 2022, 2-4pm
The Valley Function Centre
180 Main North Road, Clare
Free admission- Afternoon Tea Provided

Who should Attend: Anyone who wants to stay younger longer or if you have an older person in your life.

Healthy Ageing Workshop for the Community Dr Chris Bollen and Jane Bollen RN from BMP Healthcare Consulting will discuss how you can stay younger longer.

Getting ready for the trip to Newcastle to showcase our programs at the Commissioning Innovation Showcase 2022.