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Special report: Rethinking lifestyle in aged care
This article in the Australian Ageing Agenda discusses various lifestyle activities that older people may want to engage in depending on their interests.
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South Australia's plan for ageing well 2020-2025
This webpage from SA health outlines the State Government and community's vision and priorities for ageing well for all South Australians.
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Social support in your community
This webpage from Aged Care Guide describes the importance of social engagements and strong community networks for the wellbeing of older Australians.
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Research on ageing finds meaningful activities are the key to keeping healthy and happy
This article from ABC news discusses the research findings about meaningful activities for older people.
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Promoting engagement with life in older adulthood
This report from Flinders University discusses the findings of a scoping exercise to inform the development and evaluation of a broader program to promote engagement with life among community-dwelling older South Australians.
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Patient-centred care - Improving quality and safety through partnerships with patients and consumers
This booklet from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care provides recommendations for the delivery of patient-centred care.
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Australian Men’s Shed Association
This webpage provides guidance on the Australian Men’s Shed Association, a national service provider supporting more than 1,200 Men’s, Women’s and Community Sheds. The association is recognised as one of Australia’s largest male-based community development organisations.
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Living a meaningful life through gardening activities
This webpage from Opal HealthCare discusses the benefits of gardening as an enjoyable activity that older people can benefit from.
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Intergenerational learning and wellbeing program highlights
This webpage from Intergenerational Learning Australia presents findings and experiences of intergenerational learning and wellbeing programs.
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How nature enhances wellbeing in aged care residents
This webpage from TriCare discusses ways that nature can enhance wellbeing for aged care residents.