Strategies for tackling loneliness in Aged Care 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 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 Email: [email protected] Manage Cookie Preferences