PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: STRATEGIES FOR TACKLING LONELINESS IN AGED CARE

Loneliness and social isolation can be harmful to both your physical and mental health. According to the Australian Psychology Society, 1 in 4 people experienced an episode of loneliness, and 1 in 2 reported feeling lonely at least once a week. What strategies can we as health practitioners put into place to prevent older people feeling lonely?

This evidence-based highly interactive workshop will draw on the experience of participants and also focus on:

• The psychology behind loneliness, what it is related to, how common it is, what causes it
• Strategies to prevent loneliness and social isolation in people living in residential aged care and those receiving home care
• Befriending, volunteers and other ways to expand social networks

THIS WORKSHOP WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING AGED CARE STANDARDS

• Aged Care Standard 1 - Consumer dignity and choice
• Aged Care Standard 4 - Services and supports for daily living

Dates

Tue 22 Feb 2022, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

Online | Zoom link will be sent upon registration.

Pricing

Contact

Name Jessica Cecil, Education Coordinator
Phone (03) 8387 2305
Email education@nari.edu.au
Link https://www.nari.net.au/Event/professional-development-workshop-220222

Additional Information

Created 8th February 2022