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Non-medical supports and programs to improve older Australians’ mental health
This webinar discusses how non-medical support programs for older Australians living in the community and Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) can support mental health and wellbeing.
Learning Outcomes
• Discuss and identify how non-medical supports and programs for older Australians living in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) and community settings can support mental health and wellbeing.
• Outline the benefits of Art and Music therapies, volunteer activities, and intergenerational programs and initiatives, as options to mitigate the experience of dementia and mood disorders, improve mental health, and limit the progression of chronic disease in older Australians.
• Explore the evidence associated with how non-medical supports and programs can reduce workforce pressure, improve focus on living well, improve mental health and reduce medication use for older Australians.
Panel List
• Prof. Colleen Doyle (Research Psychologist, VIC)
• Dr. Zara Thompson (Music therapist, VIC)
• Hilary O’Connell (Occupational Therapist, WA)
Facilitator: Dr Stephen Ginsborg (GP, NSW)
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Disclaimer
This webinar was produced in December 2022. The Mental Health Professionals’ Network’s webinars are produced for mental health professionals. The information is intended for suitably-experienced mental health professionals and does not replace clinical judgement and decision making. It is intended for use as a guide of a general nature only and may or may not be relevant to particular patients or circumstances. The subject matter is not exhaustive of any mental health conditions presented. Health professionals implementing any recommendations contained in the webinar must exercise their own independent skill or judgement or seek appropriate professional advice relevant to their own particular circumstances when so doing. Any information presented in the webinar recording was deemed relevant at the time of the live event and after this date has not been reviewed. No guarantee can be given that the information is free from error or omission. Accordingly, MHPN and its employees and agents shall have no liability (including without limitation liability by reason of negligence) to any users of the information contained in any MHPN webinar for any loss or damage (consequential or otherwise) cost or expense incurred or arising by reason of any person using or relying on the information contained in MHPN webinars and whether caused by reason of any error, negligent act, omission or misrepresentation of the information.