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The Unit will provide an overview of mental health in older people utilising recovery focused, strengths based, person centered care to increase knowledge and understanding of mental health and diversity in older people for RN’s, EEN’ Allied Health, GP’s, Peer Workers, and those in governance working with or within Residential Aged Care. This Unit has been developed to assist individuals to enhance practice and respond to recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care.
Upon completion of the unit, students will be able to:
1. Use a strengths-based approach to examine the impact of mental health and ill-health for older people within Residential Aged Care.
2. Outline strategies to effectively recognise and support older people experiencing mental health and ill-health through the development of assessment and evaluation for improved outcomes.
