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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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Making Knowledge Visible
Professor Jennifer Tieman, Director of the ARIIA Knowledge and Implementation Hub outlines the role of the Hub in supporting change in aged care.
Added 04 Aug 2022
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A New Model of Providing Emotional Support to Residents, Families, and Staff in Residential Aged Care
Dr Joanna Waloszek of the Elders AT Ease (ELATE) program explains why mental health outreach to residential aged care is so important and what one innovative program is doing to address the mental health concerns of this population group.
Added 04 Aug 2022
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HOW-R-U? Implementing a Sustainable Social-Support Program that Promotes Wellbeing for All During and Following COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic intensified social isolation and loneliness concerns, especially among the older population age group. A team from Bolton Clarke describe the implementation of a volunteer-delivered social support program designed to combat social isolation during this time.
Added 04 Aug 2022
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Respite Care Services: Integral to Dementia Care, but Rarely Ideal
Dr Claudia Meyer sheds light on some of the difficulties faced by family carers in finding suitable respite care for someone with dementia.
Added 29 Jul 2022
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Re-thinking Reablement in Residential Aged Care
Associate Professor Lucy Lewis discusses physical deconditioning among those living in residential aged care, and the positive impact of exercise.
Added 29 Jul 2022