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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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DREAMT: Using telehealth to support Indigenous people with dementia

These two videos about telehealth are an educational resource for health professionals and people with dementia and their families.

Added 01 Aug 2022
Guidance
Abridged guidelines for diagnosis and care of Aboriginal People with dementia in remote communities

These guidelines have been provided to ensure that people with dementia who live in remote communities are correctly diagnosed and receive the services that they, and their families, require.

Added 01 Aug 2022
Guidance
Best-practice guide to cognitive impairment and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people attending primary care

This is a guide to support best practice in primary health care settings for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in relation to cognitive impairment and dementia.

Added 01 Aug 2022
Tool
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communication cards

Illustrated cue cards to assist carers/care staff to understand the care needs of a person and create opportunities to build trust and security while reducing anxiety.

Added 01 Aug 2022
Information sheet
Supporting an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander with dementia move into aged care

This helpsheet provides tips and practical information to help you support an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person with dementia feel more settled in their new care environment.

Added 01 Aug 2022
Webpage
Assistive technology

Much assistive technology is aimed at supporting people with dementia and their carers at home. This webpage provides information about the types of technology available, and tips about choosing technology that works for you.

Added 01 Aug 2022
e-Learning
Centre for Dementia Learning

Explore a wide range of tools and programs for organisations and staff supporting people living with dementia.

Added 29 Jul 2022
e-Learning
Appropriate use of benzodiazepines and other sedatives (course)

Learn about the role benzodiazepines and other sedative medications may play in supporting a person experiencing responsive behaviours and use case studies to help you develop an individualised and evidence-based management plan for people in your care.

Added 29 Jul 2022
Guidance
About healthcare rights for people with cognitive impairment - Easy English Guide

This guide from the Australian Comission on Safety and Quality in Health Care will help people living with cognitive impairment to get good health care.

Added 29 Jul 2022
Information sheet
3 simple checks to support your residents

This fact sheet outlines 3 checks that residential aged care workers can do to support aged care residents with dementia.

Added 29 Jul 2022