The seminar will be addressed by Richard
Coker from UniSA's Louis Laybourne-Smith School of Architecture and senior
occupational therapist at the Independent Living Centre, Rae Winter. Winter will also
showcase the centre's mobile unit, a caravan full of equipment and aids to help people
stay independent longer.
Part of the 2001 Successful Ageing series, the "Independent Living"
seminar will be held on Friday 8 June, 2pm to 4pm, Riviera Motor Inn, 31 North Terrace,
Adelaide.
Announcing the seminar, Successful Ageing coordinator Desiree Utting said people
often worried as they got older about having to move out of their own homes or having to
rely too much on others.
"But with the help of some aids it may now be possible to stay in your own home
longer and to continue many of your daily activities," she said. "This seminar
puts together a perfect combination of experts from UniSA and the Independent Living
Centre, so a whole range of ideas and suggestions can be canvassed."
South Australia has more than 200,000 citizens aged 65 years and over. UniSA’s
year 2001 Successful Ageing seminars reflect community demands for better ageing as
well as for up-to-date and firsthand information. The 2001 series to date has attracted
full houses in Adelaide and Whyalla.
Ms Utting says the aim of the seminars is two-fold: they contribute to the
University’s charter for community involvement and give exposure to the
University’s expertise. First conducted four years ago, the program has expanded from
two to five seminars per year, with the assistance of sole sponsor National Pharmacies.
For bookings or more information please contact:
Ms Desiree Utting, Successful Ageing coordinator, UniSA, (08) 8302
0964, desiree.utting@unisa.edu.au
