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Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia ARIIA

WEBARIIA is leading the positive transformation of aged care across Australia. We are addressing critical sector needs, supporting government and professional commitments, …

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Screening tools ARIIA

WEBThe Geriatric Anxiety Inventory is a simple tool with sound psychometric properties which allows screening for dimensional anxiety in older adults who may have anxiety, yet have …

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Exercise and Physical Activity ARIIA

WEBExercise and physical activity are thought to improve or maintain mobility and physical function in people living with dementia. Evidence from 20 systematic reviews showed …

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Dementia and mental health ARIIA

WEBDetecting mental health conditions in people with dementia is complicated as symptoms of dementia, depression, anxiety, and other conditions can be quite similar. Some non …

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Risk factors for social isolation in older people ARIIA

WEBGiven the seriousness of undesirable impacts on health and wellbeing of people who are socially isolated, lonely and needing social connections, research has been undertaken …

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Healthy ageing: Adding good health and life to years ARIIA

WEBHealthy ageing as a concept is primarily concerned with increasing the quantity and quality of life of older adults. It also implies a focus on the maintenance of health, …

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Rehabilitation in the context of Australian aged care ARIIA

WEBThe Australian Government Department of Health has stated that medical rehabilitation ‘involves the diagnosis, assessment, and management of disability due to …

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About social isolation ARIIA

WEBSocial isolation has become a public health concern in Australia and worldwide due to its negative impacts on older people’s health and wellbeing. It is especially problematic in …

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Physical activity ARIIA

WEBThe evidence highlights the importance of physical activity for the health and wellbeing of older people, however, physical activity that is not deemed meaningful to the individual …

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Reminiscence approaches ARIIA

WEBUpdated 04 Aug 2022. Reminiscence approaches such as reminiscence, life review, and life review therapy, demonstrate a mixed but overall positive influence on the mental health …

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Social prescribing ARIIA

WEBSocial prescribing is a person-centred and community-based approach to connect individuals with non-medical support and community resources to address their social, …

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A New Model of Providing Emotional Support to Residents

WEBThis study will help us understand the health, personal and economic outcomes of cognitive behavioural and reminiscence therapy for our elders living in …

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Responsive Behaviours ARIIA

WEBResponsive behaviours include agitation, disruptive behaviour, wandering, irritability, anxiety, depressed mood, apathy, disinhibition, and appetite and sleep issues. There is …

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Support group interventions ARIIA

WEBThis might be a lay person or a health professional, depending on the group’s objectives, structure and the needs of the members. Consider engaging subject matter experts as …

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Reminiscence therapy ARIIA

WEBKey points. Reminiscence therapy involves conversations about an older person’s past events and experiences. It is often done using photos and videos. When performed as a …

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Environmental scan summary ARIIA

WEBThe ARIIA Knowledge and Implementation Hub conducted an environmental scan to find informative Australian resources on the topic of mental health and wellbeing in the …

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Principles of wellness and reablement ARIIA

WEBA tool from the Department of Health and Aged Care to help Commonwealth Home Support Programme workers to understand the principles of wellness and reablement and how …

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Communication at End of Life ARIIA

WEBHealth care professionals may need to explore the reasons behind a lack of engagement before any end-of-life communication takes place. Once these reasons are understood, …

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ARIIA Evidence Theme

WEBMENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING. This evidence theme on screening tools for mental health conditions in aged care populations is a summary of one of the key topics …

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Improving mental health of people with dementia in residential …

WEBMental health practices for people living with dementia in residential aged care (RAC) are often poor, with an increased risk of prescribing medication for those …

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Meaningful Lifestyle Activities in Aged Care

WEBA scoping review of systematic reviews identified 13 reviews on meaningful lifestyle activities in the aged care context published since 2013. The systematic reviews focused …

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