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

Who Should Attend?

• ✓ Staff working in aged care including residential care and home care
• ✓ Staff working in community health settings
• ✓ Other professionals interested in loneliness