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Promoting positive mental wellbeing for older people

Promoting positive mental wellbeing for older people

Guidance,
Publication date

This resource provides guidance on supporting mental wellbeing for older people in care homes, focusing on life satisfaction, meaningful activities, maintaining identity, and access to healthcare. It aims to improve mental health outcomes by enhancing personal choice and involvement in various activities and fostering a sense of belonging.

This resource was developed internationally and therefore its applicability and usefulness may be limited.

Author
External resource
External Link
https://www.nice.org.uk/about/nice-communities/social-care/quick-guides/promoting-positive-mental-wellbeing-for-older-people
Key Theme
Clinical safety
Standard
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
5.5: Safety of clinical care services
Promoting positive mental wellbeing for older people

This is not a Commission publication. Any views are those of the author. You are responsible for considering this in context, based on your circumstances and the Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) requirements. See Terms of Use .

 

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