Resources

People living with advanced dementia are likely to experience pain and distressing symptoms as they near the end of life because are often unable to communicate their needs, they may not receive the pain or symptom relief they require. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Evidence shows that occupational therapy interventions may reduce the responsive behaviours associated with dementia. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Namaste Care focuses on what brings an individual pleasure and comfort. There is growing support for the program based on personal accounts of its effectiveness. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

The research evidence suggests that music-based interventions provide positive benefits for people living with dementia in residential aged care. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Multisensory stimulation is the stimulation of two or more primary senses at the same time. It is thought to bring pleasure and an enhanced sense of wellbeing to people living with dementia. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Medicines optimisation is designed to ensure that medication is safe and beneficial to people living with dementia. The evidence surrounding medicines optimisation is very mixed. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Evidence suggests that meaningful activity engagement may improve psychological wellbeing, and reduce eating difficulties, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and stress to people living with dementia. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

People with dementia may experience difficulties eating and drinking for a range of different reasons. This might require the expertise of a speech pathologist, occupational therapist, or nutritionist. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

There is some evidence that massage and touch can reduce aggressive and non-aggressive verbal and physical behaviours and agitation in people living with dementia. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Evidence suggests that intergenerational programs can improve pleasure and reduce disengagement among older people living with dementia. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.