Dementia and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Dementia and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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This resource provides information on dementia tailored specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It offers culturally appropriate materials, guidance for health professionals, and support services tailored to the needs of Indigenous communities, promoting awareness, diagnosis, and management of dementia in these populations.

Author
External resource
External Link
https://www.dementia.org.au/dementia-and-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people
Standard
1: The Individual
3: The Care and Services
Outcomes
1.1: Person-centred care
3.2: Delivery of funded aged care services
Dementia and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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