What can people do from a residential and community standpoint to address social isolation?

An outdated model of care that prioritises biomedical health persists within residential aged care in Australia. Prof Jane Farmer and PhD candidate Jasmine Knox discuss the importance of raising awareness about the benefits of social connection and person-centred care regarding social programming.

Connecting with others can be challenging, but activities, spaces, places, and people can help facilitate this process that could be introduced into residential care facilities.