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 changed behaviours: A person-centred approach
In this NPS MedicineWise podcast episode, Dr Anna Samecki talks with accredited pharmacist Kara Joyce, who has been overseeing the new NPS MedicineWise program on Dementia and changed behaviours: A person-centred approach. (10 min)
Dementia and bladder and bowel control
This fact sheet from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care provides information about why people with dementia can also have trouble with bladder and bowel control.
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.
Dementia: 10 minute exercises to improve your physical and mental health
First video in a series of three from myVirtualMedicalCentre: This video focuses on integrating more physical activity into the life of people of people with dementia - walks people through the 'ten for ten' exercises. (20 min)
Delirium screen
This tool from Dementia Support Australia is designed to assist health care professionals assess causes of delirium that may be impacting on a person’s behaviours.
Delirium and dementia
This sheet from Dementia Australia provides information on delirium, presentation, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, management, relevance to dementia.