ArticleAustralasian journal on ageing2022
Perspectives, understandings of dementia and lived experiences from Australian Aboriginal people in Western Australia.
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- A Systematic Review of Communication-Focused Dementia Interventions for Indigenous Communities.Dementia (London, England) · 2026Pooled it
- Knowledge and perception of dementia risk and protective factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease · 2026Pooled it
- Advancing brain health equity with Indigenous peoples: A critical imperative.Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association · 2026Review
- Engaging Health and Aged Care Workers in Rural and Remote Australia Around Factors Impacting Their Access to and Participation in Dementia Training.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Perspectives, understandings of dementia and lived experiences from Australian Aboriginal people in Western Australia.Australasian journal on ageing · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveWe explored understandings about dementia and lived experiences from carers among community-dwelling Aboriginal people in Western Australia (WA).
methodsIn partnership with Aboriginal medical services in WA, we conducted semi-structured interviews with Aboriginal people in Perth and Bunbury. All interviews were transcribed verbatim and coded thematically.
resultsWe conducted 39 interviews. Dementia was associated with 'losing your memory', a 'change in behaviour' and unhealthy lifestyles. Increasing awareness about dementia in the community was noted particularly to enable people to recognise the early signs, feel safe to ask for help and know how to best support families. Families were primarily responsible for caring for people with dementia and were finding it difficult to manage. They expressed negative experiences with currently available aged care facilities.
conclusionsIncreased awareness of dementia in the community through public health messaging and by health professionals and culturally secure services focussing on dementia care is required.
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