Who we are
GEMA is a not for profit organisation which aims to promote and educate about the specific health care needs of older adults with frailty and complex medical problems in acute and emergency care settings and improve the acute health care older people receive in Australasia.
What do we do
GEMA provide courses and support the establishment of programs which aim to respond more appropriately to the changing acute health care needs of people as they age.
We do this by providing education, training and advice around service development and specific skill development for doctors, nurses, health service providers and emergency departments to better identify and respond to the needs of older people with complex health care needs.
Training
GEMA provide courses to all staff who work with older patients in acute health settings.
Information and Resources
GEMA provide a range of resources and links for acute healthcare practitioners to assist in staff training, service development, design and delivery of care aimed at meeting the needs of older people.