SIRI - Community of Practice
Globally, social isolation and loneliness in older age is a pressing societal concern. Older people in residential aged care are in the top risk bracket for experiencing social isolation and loneliness. In collaboration with Uniting NSW and The Salvation Army Aged Care, Jasmine Knox from the Social Innovation Research Institute co-designed a Social Connection Toolkit (e-learning, guide, and question set) with aged care staff and residents. This toolkit is currently being evaluated for its ability to support and enable social connection for older people living in care facilities.
This is the recording of the Community of Practice session held in June 2024. In this session, Jas and Edwina share their experiences and discuss the implications for practice. Listen, learn, and share your insights with us - reach out.