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.
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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 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
