Loneliness and isolation are high risk factors for decreased functioning and quality of life, as well as increased risk for dementia. The COVID pandemic has also negatively impacted older persons, especially in aged care settings. This talk will discuss the latest research on social isolation and wellbeing in older persons, and how improving social connection can improve outcomes. Clinical suggestions for identifying and assisting older clients with social connection will be discussed.
Dr Nancy A. Pachana is Professor of Clinical Geropsychology in the School of Psychology at The University of Queensland, Australia, and is co-director of the UQ Ageing Mind Initiative, providing a focal point for clinical, translational ageing-related research at UQ. She has an international reputation in the area of geriatric mental health, particularly late-life anxiety and driving in later life. She has published over 300 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and books on various topics in the field of ageing. She has a passion for expanding research, teaching, international collaboration and early career scientist-practitioner support on mental health issues in later life. Nancy was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia in 2014. She is an avid bird watcher and a keen traveller.
Gerontology National Group
24/05/2022
1.0 Hours
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