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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Living longer: How to manage loneliness as an older person
This article from Advocare provides helpful tips for older people and their families to help address social isolation and loneliness. An infographic is also available that summarises the tips in a visual manner.
Social isolation: Support group interventions
Support group interventions increase social support and decrease loneliness among older people in aged care settings, particularly in residential care settings. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.
Social isolation: Social connectedness
Social connectedness is an important aspect of the health of all people but especially older people in residential aged care who may be feeling isolated. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.
Social isolation: Reminiscence therapy
Group reminiscence therapy appears to be effective in improving life satisfaction and decreasing the loneliness of people in residential aged care. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.
Social isolation: ICT interventions
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) interventions has positive effects on the older people; it improves their social network and connection and decreases loneliness. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.
Social isolation: Activity programs
In aged care settings, a wide selection of activity programs is usually available for older people to engage in. These programs are intended to reduce social isolation and improve overall health. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.
Harnessing the power of storytelling to reduce loneliness and social isolation in residential aged care
Dr Xanthe Golenko explains how the Bolton Clarke Storytelling Program is bringing life story work into residential aged care to promote the personhood of each resident and build connections between staff and those in their care.
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.
Evaluation of the Improving Social Connectedness of Older Australians project pilot: Informing future policy considerations
This 2022 report from the Centre for Health Service Development draws on findings and lessons learned through the Australian Government funded evaluation of the Improving Social Connectedness of Older Australians pilot.
The challenge of social isolation and loneliness: A new initiative in development to address this issue
This article from the University of Melbourne discusses the challenges of social isolation and some strategies to address them.