Resources

Assistive technologies for people with dementia range can bring benefits such as allowing people with dementia to maintain their involvement in activities while keeping safe. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Arts-based interventions use creative methods of expression to help people with dementia communicate and connect socially with others and reduce feelings of isolation and depression. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

Aromatherapy is a popular therapy that is thought to reduce pain and anxiety. Although it does not appear to cause any harm, the evidence remains inconclusive on its ability to reduce responsive behaviours in people living with dementia. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

The person-centred process of advance care planning allows a person living with dementia to express their preferences and goals for future healthcare to their families and care providers. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

This ARIIA document identifies high-quality examples for managing burnout and mental health in organisations outside the aged care sector. These include healthcare, social workers, police officers, paramedics, other first responders, and the military.

The Australian National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) 'tip sheet' provides examples of what aged care managers can do to support the mental wellbeing of aged care workers during COVID-19.

This help sheet provides some information on the palliative care approaches that play a crucial role in the care of the person who is dying. It provides information about how the person with dementia can be supported to die in comfort and with dignity.

This information sheet from Palliative Care Australia provides questions that an older person or their family should ask to understand how the service can manage your changing needs through to the end of life.

Making end-of-life decisions for a person living with dementia can be challenging and stressful. This page provides scenarios and options.

When someone has memory loss, is confused, becomes easily upset or doesn’t talk very much, visiting can seem daunting. It can be helpful to have some strategies to make home and residential care visits more comfortable. A resources by CarerHelp.