Ageing well in Wanneroo: Promoting social engagement amongst older people at risk of social isolation

Authors

Julie Dare, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Celia Wilkinson, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Ruth Marquis, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Helen O'Sullivan

Document Type

Report

School

School of Medical and Health Sciences

RAS ID

25979

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Dare, J., Wilkinson, C., Marquis, R., & O'Sullivan, H. (2016). Ageing well in Wanneroo: Promoting social engagement amongst older people at risk of social isolation. Wanneroo, Western Australia: City of Wanneroo.

Abstract

Facilitating opportunities for social engagement and alleviating social isolation are important strategies to promote healthy ageing. For this reason, governments across Australia have developed a range of programs to promote older people’s social engagement and minimise social isolation. For example, the Home and Community Care Program (HACC) supports community-dwelling frail older people to participate in community-based social activities. However, there is a potential gap in programs for older people (60+ years) who are not eligible for HACC, but nevertheless experience difficulties in participating in local activities and maintaining social connections and support networks. This may be a particular issue for those who, having recently retired, experience reduced opportunities to develop new connections.

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