Developing a Social Connection Toolkit for Residential Aged Care

Project Details

Social isolation in residential aged care (RAC) is associated with depression, self-harm, cognitive decline and reduced physical and mental health. Helping people to be socially connected is a growing priority.

In this project the authors developed, implemented and evaluated a Social Connection Toolkit. The Toolkit aims to assist RAC staff to discuss with residents, the kinds of social connection activities that will best meet their preferences.

Researchers

Professor Jane Farmer
Jasmine Knox
Professor Lucio Naccarella
Jayme Verhagen
Sherridan Emery

Collaborators

Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia

Research Outcomes

Social connection toolkit for residential aged care

Research Group

Evaluation and Implementation Science Unit

Key Contact

For further information about this research, please contact the research group leader.

Department / Centre

Centre for Health Policy

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