How to move from disengagement to engagement in aged care?
Do you know how to move from disengagement to engagement?
How to move from isolation to engagement?
How to replace loneliness with inclusion?
The difference lies in exploring the "NO". By doing this you are opening up a new way of doing things with older adults and better understanding their barriers.
YES, sometimes an older person may simply not wish to engage in an activity and fully well understand what they are asked to do. But, other times it could mean that they did not understand or that they were scared.
Watch this week's episode and find out three key strategies to transfer disengagement to engagement.
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Author
JULIE BAJIC SMITH
I am a psychologist and I have worked with the elderly and their families for years. More recently I have been examining factors associated with emotional and psychological wellbeing in the workforce. I help aged care providers improve staff retention by addressing the psychological aspects of delivering care.
