SENIORS experiencing loneliness and social isolation caused by COVID-19 have been encouraged to sign up to a new and free program that aims to reintegrate them back into their community and networks.
The Hunter, New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network and Feros Care have partnered to roll out the 12-week program, which pilots the use of social prescribing, or non-medical ways to improve health and wellbeing.
A wellbeing coach will work with eligible seniors to develop a What Matters to Me plan and coach and support them to re-connect with people and things they love and perhaps try new connections.
The service includes assessment tools so that goals and health outcomes can be tracked, measured and shared with relevant health professionals.
The program will link seniors with community and faith-based organisations, volunteering, physical and spiritual activities, social enterprise, arts and culture and environmental activities.
Details: www.feroscare.com.au/beattheblues
