Resources
Browse resources created and collated by ARIIA as a trusted, evidence-based guide to supporting innovation across the aged care sector.
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Guidance on person-centred assessment and pathways in primary care
This handbook from the World Health Organization presents guidance on implementing the WHO framework on integrated, people-centred health services.
Gardens and outdoor spaces
This webpage from the Victorian Department of Health provides comprehensive information about the use of gardens and outdoor spaces, guidance on set up and benefits to older people.
Gardening for older people
This webpage from the BetterHealth Channel presents the benefits, health considerations and adjustments that may be required to assist older adults participate in gardening.
Engaging older people in organised physical activity: Literature synthesis
This booklet from Victorian Active Ageing provides a literature synthesis of different approaches to engage older adults in organised physical activity.
Dancing for wellbeing in home and aged care settings
This webpage from the Arts Health Network presents the Dance4Wellbeing program provided to older people via Zoom.
Dance for Parkinson's
The Dance for Parkinson's website presents a dancing program and support service for older people living with Parkinson's.
Care services: 9 benefits of leisure and lifestyle activities in aged care
This webpage from IRT (Integrity, Respect and Trust) Organisation discusses the benefits of leisure and lifestyle activities in aged care.
Are activities In aged care homes based upon participation rather than enjoyment?
This article from HelloCare discusses the importance of choosing activities for older people based on what they enjoy and those that are meaningful to them.
Activities in residential aged care delivering powerful health and wellbeing benefits
This video from Aged Care Online describes making pizza as an enjoyable activity for people in aged care. (5 min)
A practical guide to effective engagement with older people
This guidebook from SA health discusses the importance of engaging with older people, provides tips for doing it right and examples of different methods and scenarios.