Description
MyCare Ageing trains volunteers to support older adults, particularly those with cognitive impairment (dementia and/or delirium) in hospital, community and aged care. Volunteers are trained to provide person-centred care, companionship, advocacy and practical support. Research projects include program evaluations, randomised controlled trials, qualitative research and literature reviews
Essential criteria:
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords
dementia, ageing, hospital, aged care
School
School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Available options
PhD/Doctorate
Masters by research
Honours
Time commitment
Full-time
Part-time
Top-up scholarship funding available
No
Physical location
553 St Kilda Road
Co-supervisors
Prof
Helen Skouteris