OP-ALMA Social Prescribing – Addressing Loneliness in Older Adults

This pilot project utilised a social prescribing model to provide linkage to online social connections for older adults living with chronic pain and opioid medication use. The study was supported by Gandel Philanthropy, and delivered in partnership with COTA Victoria. 

Project team

Turning Point team

• Dr Shalini Arunogiri (Deputy Clinical Director, Senior Research Fellow)
• Dr Angela Simpson (Health Psychologist, Research Fellow) and 
• Ms Sally Brown (Psychologist)

Our Funder

• Gandel Philanthropy

Learn more about this project

Publications:

• Project Findings
• Social Connection & Pain in Older Adults  Resource Booklet 
• Postcards on Online Connections for Older Adults
• Insight QLD Webinar
• Turning Point Connect & Learn Webinar (26/11/21) 
• See more resources here

Project Partners

• COTA Victoria