Resources
Browse resources created and collated by ARIIA as a trusted, evidence-based guide to supporting innovation across the aged care sector.
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Alzheimer's disease
This webpage provides information about Alzheimer's disease including, what Alzheimer's disease is, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, complications, caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease, and resources and support.
Alternative approaches for people living with dementia: A practical guide
In this webinar, the panel covers the importance of investigating and responding to the causes of changes in behaviours in people living with dementia, how a person-centred approach can be implemented in aged care, and how alternative approaches can be used to support people living with dementia.
Alternative approaches to chemical restraint
A panel of experts discussed why investigating the causes of behaviour change is essential for providing better health and wellbeing outcomes. They also explored some alternatives to medications, and how they can be integrated into care environments.
Allies in dementia health care project
Provides information about allied health professionals and how they can contribute to the health care of a person living with dementia.
Allied health professionals and you: A guide for people living with dementia and their carers
Provides information about allied health professionals and how they can contribute to the health care of a person living with dementia.
A lived experience of dementia and changed behaviours
In this podcast episode, Dr Anna Samecki talks with Theresa Flavin, who has been living with dementia for many years. Theresa gives a powerful insight into how it feels being on ‘the other side’ and offers a unique patient perspective on dementia and changed behaviour care.
Better health for people living with dementia: A guide on the role of allied health professionals
Provides information about allied health professionals, and the ways they can help people living with dementia.
A guide for family carers: Dealing with behaviours in people with dementia
This guide is for family carers providing care for a person with dementia. It includes practical information about how to deal with the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
Aged care workers - changed behaviours
In this video, Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe discusses ways to support people living with dementia who might be presenting changed behaviours in residential aged care facilities.