Older Adult focused Social Prescribing Programs & Services Presentation and Template
Ontario Health Team, Program Development & Implementation
Social prescribing connects individuals with non-clinical supports and community resources, addressing needs based on social determinants of health. According to WHO, older people who have chronic conditions, experience loneliness or are at risk of social isolation may benefit substantially from social prescribing. The slides titled, Implementing Older Adult focused Social Prescribing Programs & Services describe key elements of a Social Prescribing pathway, and some practical steps and ethical considerations for implementing older adults focused Social Prescribing programs & services. Seniors Care Network has also developed a comprehensive Social Prescribing Assessment & Care Plan Template to aid implementation.
Social prescribing connects individuals with non-clinical supports and community resources, addressing needs based on social determinants of health. According to WHO, older people who have chronic conditions, experience loneliness or are at risk of social isolation may benefit substantially from social prescribing. The slides titled, Implementing Older Adult focused Social Prescribing Programs & Services describe key elements of a Social Prescribing pathway, and some practical steps and ethical considerations for implementing older adults focused Social Prescribing programs & services. Seniors Care Network has also developed a comprehensive Social Prescribing Assessment & Care Plan Template to aid implementation.
Social prescribing connects individuals with non-clinical supports and community resources, addressing needs based on social determinants of health. According to WHO, older people who have chronic conditions, experience loneliness or are at risk of social isolation may benefit substantially from social prescribing. The slides titled, Implementing Older Adult focused Social Prescribing Programs & Services describe key elements of a Social Prescribing pathway, and some practical steps and ethical considerations for implementing older adults focused Social Prescribing programs & services. Seniors Care Network has also developed a comprehensive Social Prescribing Assessment & Care Plan Template to aid implementation.
