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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7 tips for looking after yourself
This webpage from Dementia Australia provides simple practice tips for carers to support them in working with or looking after people living with dementia.
7 tips for healthcare professionals
This webpage from Dementia Australia provides simple practice tips for healthcare professionals to support them in working with people living with dementia.
Dementia learning guide
This guide from Dementia Australia is free to download and will help providers plan the approach to building a team's dementia capability and deliver quality care.
Helpful approaches to communication
This video from Dementia Australia discusses several approaches in communicating with people living with dementia using reminiscence, validation and managing emotions techniques. ( 6 min)
Responding to changes in behaviour
This video from Dementia Australia discusses changes happening to people living with dementia and strategies to communicate and engage with them. (6 min)
Dementia practice webinar recording: Making a difference in dementia care
This webinar from Dementia Australia discusses challenges in providing care for people living with dementia and the experiences in managing the care for the older people from the perspectives of various providers. (1 h 33 m)
Dementia practice webinar series: Enhancing communication in dementia support
This webinar from Dementia Australia discusses communication challenges and practical strategies to communicate effectively with people living with dementia. (1 h)
National dementia action plan 2023-2033
This report from Audiology Australia discusses the group's response to National Dementia Action Plan 2023-2033 and lists the recommendations set by the group.
An introduction to outdoor engagement activities for older adults
Outdoor activities can have a significant effect on our health, state of mind, and overall well-being. Sarah-Kaye Page reminds us of the benefits of engaging with nature and provides simple, practical suggestions for supporting older adults to reconnect with the outdoors.
Artificial intelligence in aged care: Promises and ageism
Barbara Barbosa Neeves and researcher colleagues from Monash University sought to understand how different aged care stakeholders imagined, designed, and implemented artificial intelligence (AI) for aged care. Their research revealed ageist perceptions as well as a need for a better understanding of the complex aged care environment in designing or implementing technologies for the sector.