Curious about the progress of Support4Resilience? 👀 Our deliverables offer insight into the project’s journey and the work of our consortium to support resilience and wellbeing in elderly care. Explore all deliverables here: 🔗 support4resilience.eu/deliverables/

What is care work really like behind the scenes? Our new blog shares insights from frontline workers in long-term elderly care, highlighting teamwork, emotional labour, and collective #resilience. 👉 Read the full blog here: support4resilience.eu/insights-fro... #HorizonEurope #Healthcare #EU

We wrap up three intense days working on the S4R Toolbox together with colleagues from UCY, UiS and NTNU, hosted by the @eurofue-uji.bsky.social (FUE–UJI) team in Spain. Lots of collaboration, shared learning and valuable feedback. 🙌Thanks to everyone involved!!

Anonymity is essential for healthcare resilience. Workers must feel safe to respond truthfully. The S4R Toolbox implements strict technical safeguards: 🔒 No logins. ⏱️ No shared timestamps. 🚫 No open-text responses. Read more in our latest blog post! shorturl.at/XQFyf

We’ve started the S4R Toolbox pilot in Norway 🙌 Last week, the NTNU team led the first workshop with healthcare leaders, with support from @unistavanger.bsky.social. The group quickly adapted to the toolbox and found it useful. Here’s a glimpse of the session!

Who actually holds up the long-term care system? Middle managers. Our analysis across 7 countries shows they are stuck in the "multiple middle" mediating between: - Regulatory frameworks - Workforce strategies - The reality of daily care Read the full post 👇 support4resilience.eu/managers-rol...

We’ve just closed three intense days of work in Stavanger 🇳🇴, where the Support4Resilience team gathered for the kick-off of WP4! Thank you to the whole team for these days of shared effort — now on to the next steps.

At #HCAC2025 in Amman, Carsten Engel (CEO of @isqua.org) presented Support4Resilience, our EU-funded project creating a toolbox to help healthcare leaders strengthen resilience and support caregivers’ wellbeing. 👉 If you want to know more, visit: support4resilience.eu

Last week we joined the National Patient Safety Conference in Norway, where Cecilie Haraldseid shared insights on resilient health systems and on what it takes to recruit and maintain a strong healthcare workforce. Thanks to I trygge hender 24-7 for the great organization.

What happens when support focuses on symptoms, not systems? While informal carers often get counseling, our systematic review found that interventions for elderly care workers are often limited to relaxation techniques. Breathing exercises don't fix shift stability or workload.

What do the long-term care systems of seven countries have in common? Our latest article explores this question and reveals the common challenges in caring for older people, especially labour shortages. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Join our community of researchers, healthcare professionals & policymakers improving #Resilience and #MentalWellbeing in elderly care. 📩Subscribe to the Support4Resilience newsletter: forms.gle/kpVVFka45Kse...

What really shapes the mental wellbeing of aged care workers? We reviewed 89 studies and mapped 64 key factors that influence staff wellbeing. Here’s our new infographic with the main insights 👇 #Support4Resilience #Healthcare #Resilience #MentalHealth #ElderlyCare

Caring for the elderly means caring for those who care. At EU-Safety 2025, Dr. Nektaria Pedioti presented how the S4R Toolbox helps care leaders reflect, reorganise and strengthen resilience across their teams to ensure safer, more supportive workplaces.

Join our community of researchers, healthcare professionals & policymakers improving #Resilience and #MentalWellbeing in elderly care. 📩Subscribe to the Support4Resilience newsletter: forms.gle/kpVVFka45Kse...

São Paulo, done✅ This week we joined the 41st ISQua International Conference, sharing what S4R is all about — practical tools, real findings, and conversations on how leaders can make care workplaces healthier and more resilient. Grateful for the exchange and the energy!

What works to protect mental wellbeing in elderly care? Our new systematic review in BMC Health Services Research screened 5,700 records and included 15 studies: 7 on workers and 8 on informal caregivers. Read the full open access review: bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Elderly care is only as strong as the people who provide it. On #OlderPersonsDay we highlight the importance of supporting caregivers’ wellbeing — because resilient care teams mean better care for our elders. Learn more at www.support4resilience.eu

Last Friday, Support4Resilience joined the European Researchers’ Night at @uji.es. @eurofue-uji.bsky.social ran an interactive stand where families explored and played, showing that science can be fun and close to everyone. A great reminder of why sharing research matters!! #sciencegts

Every third Thursday = meeting day Today we reviewed progress, upcoming deliverables, the technical report, and planned future conferences In November WP4 will kick off in person, starting the implementation of the S4R Toolbox in elderly care settings across Europe

We’re in Vienna at the @efpc.bsky.social Conference! Maha Kamran and Daniel Adrian Lungu shared first insights from our study on informal caregivers in elderly care. Takeaway: it’s not only about involving caregivers in care, supporting their own capacity matters just as much.

New to Support4Resilience? 👋 Here’s our short animated video explaining how we’re working to strengthen resilience and mental wellbeing in elderly care. 🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/hWiiYg76Ifk?...

Our podcast Supporting Resilience in Healthcare is now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Tune in for stories, expert insights, and conversations on building resilience in elderly care across Europe 🎧 Listen now - Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3ag0TRc... - Apple: podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/s...

What does person-centred care mean in elderly care homes? It’s about placing residents’ goals and needs at the centre of care — not just routines. 1/2 #Support4Resilience #PersonCentredCare #ElderlyCare

What really shapes the mental wellbeing of aged care workers? We reviewed 89 studies and mapped 64 key factors that influence staff wellbeing. Here’s our new infographic with the main insights 👇 #Support4Resilience #Healthcare #Resilience #MentalHealth #ElderlyCare

Is reducing workload the only way to improve caregiver wellbeing? 🤔 In our final #MythBusters episode, Juana Mari Delgado-Saborit reminds us that emotional support, recognition and team dynamics matter too (among others). 🎥 Watch now and share your thoughts! #Health #Care

If we want quality care, we first need to care for the caregivers. In our latest #MythBusters episode, Catherine Calderwood challenges a belief we still hear too often — that caregiver wellbeing doesn’t impact care quality. 👇Watch the video and reflect with us.

"What works in one country should work in all others." A common myth — but not always true. In episode 3 of our #MythBusters series, Juana Mari Delgado-Saborit explains why context matters when designing support for elderly care workers. 👇Watch below! #Healthcare #Resilience

Is caregiver stress just about physical work? In episode 2 of our #MythBusters series, Birte Fagerdal challenges that belief — reminding us that emotional and mental demands matter too. 🎥 Watch now

Can strong vocation protect you from stress? In the first #MythBusters episode, Juana Mari Delgado-Saborit questions the idea that “more vocation = less stress.” Passion helps — but is it enough? 🎥 Watch and share your thoughts #Healthcare #MentalHealth #Caregivers

Our podcast Supporting Resilience in Healthcare is now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Tune in for stories, expert insights, and conversations on building resilience in elderly care across Europe 🎧 Listen now - Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3ag0TRc... - Apple: podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/s...

How do we build more resilient care systems for older people? In our latest blog, Martijn Felder explains how mapping healthcare systems across 7 countries is helping shape practical solutions through the S4R Toolbox. 🔖Read more:

☕️ Grab a coffee and listen to the new episode of our podcast! How do healthcare systems differ across Europe — and why does it matter for building resilience in elderly care? 🎧 Tune in:

Resilience isn’t a fix for broken systems. In our latest #DefiningResilience video, Roland Bal reminds us: without proper staffing and support, resilience can’t replace what’s missing — it can only complement a solid foundation. 🎥 Watch below!

Resilience is about staying on track, even when things get tough. 💪 In our new #DefiningResilience episode, Florin Tibu shares how to keep going despite setbacks — holding onto goals and growing through challenges. 👇Watch the video!

Resilience ≠ doing whatever you want. In our latest #DefiningResilience episode, Cecilie Haraldseid-Driftland reminds us: resilience only makes sense when it stays connected to context and people. 👇 👇 👇

How do we build more resilient care systems for older people? In our latest blog, Martijn Felder explains how mapping healthcare systems across 7 countries is helping shape practical solutions through the S4R Toolbox. 🔖Read more:

Resilience isn’t always visible — but it’s there. In our latest #DefiningResilience video, Roland Bal shares how resilience happens across levels — people, organisations, systems — often quietly, but critically. 🎥 Watch below

Need a break? Grab a snack and tune in to the latest episode of Supporting Resilience in Healthcare. We talk about healthcare systems across Europe — and why context matters when building real change in elderly care. Give it a listen! 👇

Key takeaway: while individual-level interventions (e.g. stress management) can help, long-term impact requires structural change. 📄 Read the open-access study in AIMS Public Health: shorturl.at/j7tHe

How can we support the mental wellbeing of aged care workers? A new systematic review led by researchers from Support4Resilience analyses 89 studies across 24 countries — identifying the micro-, meso- and macro-level factors that shape mental health in aged care settings.

What motivates young people to choose healthcare — and why are so many walking away? In our latest blog, Florin Tibu reflects on the pressures and dilemmas young professionals face. 👉 Read more:

Resilience shows up in everyday care. In our latest #DefiningResilience video, Siri Wiig shares a story from Norway’s home care services — where professionals adjust on the spot to meet real patient needs. 🎥 Watch below!

What motivates young people to choose healthcare — and why are so many walking away? In our latest blog, Florin Tibu reflects on the pressures and dilemmas young professionals face. 👉 Read more:

“Resilience is making the best of what you have.” In our latest #DefiningResilience episode, Cecilie Haraldseid-Driftland reminds us: you don’t need perfect conditions — just the ability to work with what’s around you. 👇Watch below!

☕️ Grab a coffee and listen to the new episode of our podcast! How do healthcare systems differ across Europe — and why does it matter for building resilience in elderly care? 🎧 Tune in:

Resilience isn’t something you can measure after the fact. In our latest #DefiningResilience video, Daniel Adrian Lungu explains why healthcare resilience isn’t like testing a building in an earthquake — it doesn’t work that way. 👇 👇 👇

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Advancing the S4R Toolbox 🧰 WP3 partners met to assess the latest prototype and share feedback on structure, design & usability. From demos to draft videos, progress continues. 🔎 Learn more about the toolbox: support4resilience.eu/s4r-toolbox/ #Support4Resilience #HorizonEU

How can we support the mental wellbeing of aged care workers? A new systematic review led by researchers from Support4Resilience analyses 89 studies across 24 countries — identifying the micro-, meso- and macro-level factors that shape mental health in aged care settings.