Resources

This handbook from the World Health Organization presents guidance on implementing the WHO framework on integrated, people-centred health services.

This webpage from the Victorian Department of Health provides comprehensive information about the use of gardens and outdoor spaces, guidance on set up and benefits to older people.

This webpage from the BetterHealth Channel presents the benefits, health considerations and adjustments that may be required to assist older adults participate in gardening.

This booklet from Victorian Active Ageing provides a literature synthesis of different approaches to engage older adults in organised physical activity.

This webpage from the Arts Health Network presents the Dance4Wellbeing program provided to older people via Zoom.

The Dance for Parkinson's website presents a dancing program and support service for older people living with Parkinson's.

This webpage from IRT (Integrity, Respect and Trust) Organisation discusses the benefits of leisure and lifestyle activities in aged care.

This article from HelloCare discusses the importance of choosing activities for older people based on what they enjoy and those that are meaningful to them.

This video from Aged Care Online describes making pizza as an enjoyable activity for people in aged care. (5 min)

This guidebook from SA health discusses the importance of engaging with older people, provides tips for doing it right and examples of different methods and scenarios.