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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3 simple checks to support your residents
This tool from the Australian Government Department of Health outlines 3 checks that residential aged care workers can do to support aged care residents with dementia.
10 tips about seating and postural care for older people
The development of a typology of seating and a review of current clinical practices in residential aged care facilities, and an interim set of guidelines for seating in residential aged care facilities has been developed by the Dementia Centre in order to support future research.
Respite Care Services: Integral to Dementia Care, but Rarely Ideal
Dr Claudia Meyer sheds light on some of the difficulties faced by family carers in finding suitable respite care for someone with dementia.
Re-thinking Reablement in Residential Aged Care
Associate Professor Lucy Lewis discusses physical deconditioning among those living in residential aged care, and the positive impact of exercise.
COVID-19 resilient environments and meaningful engagement using indoor spaces
This webinar from Dementia Training Australia looked at how we can use what we have to create opportunities for interaction and enjoyment in the residential aged care environment (*please note you must be logged in as a Dementia Training Australia member (free) to watch video presentations and access resources). (43 min)
Dementia-friendly Communities
In a dementia-friendly community, people have an understanding of dementia. They raise awareness of the needs of people living with dementia in the community. From Dementia Australia, Dementia-friendly Communities provides opportunities to explore your community and find events.
Evaluation of the Improving Social Connectedness of Older Australians project pilot: Informing future policy considerations
This 2022 report from the Centre for Health Service Development draws on findings and lessons learned through the Australian Government funded evaluation of the Improving Social Connectedness of Older Australians pilot.
The challenge of social isolation and loneliness: A new initiative in development to address this issue
This article from the University of Melbourne discusses the challenges of social isolation and some strategies to address them.
Technology to reduce social isolation: For retirement living, home care communities & residential care
This webpage from CareVision talks about social isolation, why it is an issue, the impact and cost of social isolation. It also has links to other articles on reducing social isolation with CareVision technology and why social isolation matters.
Tackling loneliness and social isolation for older Australians
This webpage from care provider Whiddon provides suggestions to reduce loneliness for older people at home and in aged care.