Resources

Discussed the initiative in supporting aged care workers to talk about death

Discussed staff shortages in aged care and suggest ways that aged care providers can take matters in their own hands

This webpage from Aged Care Guide discusses about the importance of looking after the mental health needs of older adults and what services are available for older adults. The aged care workforce can refer older adults to these services if needed. 

This webpage from COTA Victoria discusses a few approaches to address social isolation and loneliness. It also contains a video about the Connecting Communities to Care programs from Bolton Clarke and links to resources from the World Health Organization specific to social prescribing to address social isolation.

This webpage from Aged Care Guide describes various leisure activities available in nursing homes such as community outings, dress-up days and special occasions and other lifestyle needs. 

This webpage from Homage provides tips for family and friends to support older people to stay engaged and socially connected using technology.

The Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) provides aids, equipment and modifications to help eligible veterans, war widowed partners and dependants  to live safely and independently. The RAP webpage links to other resources such as guidelines, forms, schedules, and more, to assists clients in accessing the program.

A KeepAble resource on the importance of aligning business and care models when implementing wellness and reablement within a home care organisation.

A KeepAble resource on the importance of wellness and reablement approaches in aged care that are inclusive of all cultural backgrounds.

A KeepAble resource on the importance of creating an organisational culture where staff at every level are motivated to assist home care clients to gain or regain skills and confidence to achieve their goals. Describes reablement drivers as well as potential barriers to implementing a wellness and reablement approach in a home care service.