New research has found that immigrants originally from non-English speaking countries who are living with dementia were more likely to present with agitation and aggression compared to their non-immigrant counterparts, who were more likely to present with hallucinations and delusions. ...

A new training program will help equip aged care workers with skills to support culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) seniors. Settlement Services International (SSI) has launched a new online program that will train workers as a proven way to boost ...

A new research project will aim to provide support and resources for dementia patient carers from culturally diverse backgrounds. Flinders University released a new program aimed at developing a support system that addresses numerous problems faced by people with dementia ...

Edith Cowan University researchers are launching a program to address the lack of social support for older migrants living with dementia. The initiative 'BEFRIENDING with GENIE' aims to improve social connections and access to services for people from culturally and ...

Some of Australia's largest aged care providers have been recognised for their contributions to cultural inclusivity and diversity. Around 100 industry leaders attended the first Cultural Diversity in Ageing Excellence Awards earlier this month, which celebrates the provision of culturally ...

The Royal commission started its second stint in Melbourne this week and is focusing on some of the sectors of society not yet heard from. “Diversity is a hallmark of humanity, yet aged care providers and the aged care system ...

A new RDNS nurse-led dementia trial to support people at risk of being overlooked by the health system because of language or cultural differences is underway across Melbourne. “Too many people with dementia are tending to fall through the cracks ...