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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Dementia and driving
This webpage from healthdirect provides information on what dementia is, how it may impact driving ability, and how to start conversations about driving, legal requirements, when to stop driving, and resources and support.
Dementia and changed behaviours: Supporting the person at the centre
This webpage from NPS MedicineWise discusses how person-centred care for people with changed behaviours relies on comprehensive assessment and a multidisciplinary approach that includes the person and their carers.
Dementia and Alzheimer's disease
This webpage from Exercise Right provides information on the role of exercise in Alzheimer's disease and dementia, including benefits and recommended exercises.
Dementia - advice for families
This webpage from the BetterHealth Channel provides information about how to talk to children/adolescents about dementia, reactions, emotions, and questions which may arise, things children, parents and grandparents can try, and where to get help.
Dementia - activities and exercise
Participating in suitable activities can help a person with dementia to achieve purpose and pleasure. This webpage from the BetterHealth Channel provides information on planning activities and exercise for people living with dementia.
Managing changes
These sections from Forward with Dementia contain information, tools and helpful strategies used by people with dementia.
What is Alzheimer's disease?
This webpage from Alzheimer's WA provides information on Alzheimer's disease, the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia, symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment options, and risk factors.
Walking and dementia
This webpage and video from Alzheimer's WA provides information about walking and dementia including why people walk, tips for reducing the risk of a person getting lost, assistive equipment and what to do if a person becomes lost.
Vascular dementia
Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. This webpage from Dementia Australia provides information about vascular dementia, risk factors, diagnosis, progression, treatment, and possible causes.
Understanding the diagnosis
These sections from Forward with Dementia contain information, tools and helpful strategies used by people with dementia.