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About 4% of all dementia cases are linked to depression, yet there have been few evidence-based activities developed to specifically improve the mental wellbeing of older adults.
In a South Australian first, research driven by the BBB has resulted in new wellbeing workshops and activities for older adults, reducing the rates of depression and improving wellbeing for people in aged care.
BBB’s cutting-edge approach, working with government and older patients, paves the way for other states, providing evidence-based and implementable solutions.