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Perceptions of dementia in ethnic communities
A resource kit outlining dementia perceptions in Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese communities.
There is currently very little research into perceptions of dementia across CALD communities in Australia. Alzheimer’s Australia Vic received funding from Allens Arthur Robinson to develop a resource kit outlining dementia perceptions in Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese communities.
This resource will assist organizations working with CALD clients to better understand the background of consumers they are supporting and develop appropriate services to assist their clients.
The resource kit consists of individual community profiles and the following information:
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Introduction – brief reference to migration history and language
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Perceptions of dementia
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Diagnosis and treatment
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Role of the family
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Attitudes to community care
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Attitudes to residential care
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Attitudes to counselling
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Religion and its role in dementia care
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Key issues to consider
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Key community contacts
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Dementia-specific information
Full report:
 Perceptions of dementia in ethnic communities
PDF file, 768 KB, October 2008
Project Report
In addition to the kit, this report provides an overview of some of the key issues that were raised across these communities. This report covers a range of issues which were common across all communities as well as some additional issues that were raised but not included in the resource kit. The information has been compiled following consultation with ethnic and generalist community organisations and community members. Where available, other research has been used to support or reflect different opinions gathered through the community consultations. The report outlines project background, methodology, findings and discussion and conclusion.
Full Report:
Perceptions of dementia in ethnic communities - Project Report
PDF file, 226 KB, October 2008
Contact Us
Alzheimer's Australia Vic is the peak body representing the interests of people affected by dementia in Victoria. To find out more, contact us or call the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.
created: 1 December 2008
updated: 3 December 2008
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