Professional Development Workshop: Strategies for tackling loneliness in Aged Care

Strategies for tackling loneliness in Aged Care (Via Zoom)

Back by popular demand!

Half-Day workshop

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

Cost

$198 per person (including 10% GST)

For registrations via invoice, please contact [email protected]

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

Presenters/Facilitators

Professor Colleen Doyle

Marcia Fearn

For further information

Contact: Jessica Cecil, Education Coordinator.
Phone: (03) 8387 2305

Email: [email protected]

Strategies for tackling loneliness workshop flyer

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• For 3 or more staff members attending the same workshop, get 10% off by entering: Multiple10%
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