Resources

The interactive audit by ELDAC provides more detail on care provided to individual residents and families. A baseline audit can be completed for either the most recent five to ten deaths or within a certain timeframe.

The aim of this module from Advance Care Planning Australia is to provide guidance on how and why advance care planning discussions should be initiated with older people 

People who have completed some form of advance care planning are more likely to receive end of life care more aligned to their wishes than those who have not. A Dementia Australia resource.

Review existing clinical forms, tools, and care management practices against these ELDAC clinical domains. An interactive Advance Care Planning and Palliative Care Organisational Audit that can assist with achieving this action.

This video from the Australian Government Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission explains what person-centred care means and how you can work with your provider to achieve it. (2 min)

This webpage from NSW Health provides an overview of a person-led approach and links to resources to support person-centred care.

This report from the University of Sydney discusses the training and implementation of meaningful activities in community aged care and reports on the outcomes.

This article from Meath Care Inc discusses ways in which occupational therapy can focus on activities that are interesting to older people in residential care settings, as part of the changing times.

This article in the Australian Ageing Agenda discusses various lifestyle activities that older people may want to engage in depending on their interests.

This webpage from SA health outlines the State Government and community's vision and priorities for ageing well for all South Australians.