Aboriginal Elders in Australia are recognised as having an important role as community
leaders and cultural knowledge holders. However, the effects of colonisation and …

While a small body of literature focuses on various facets of aged care services delivered to
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, very little is known about the support needs and …

Examining the role of culture and cultural perceptions of aging and dementia in the
recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of age-related cognitive impairment remains an …

The health of Aboriginal Australians is poorer than that of all other Indigenous cultures in
developed nations, and recent studies suggest high rates of dementia and other conditions …

This paper explores the health promotion needs of older Aboriginal people. A qualitative
study was conducted in Brisbane of both younger and older Aborigines' conceptions of what …

Most statements about the treatment and fortunes of elderly Australian Aborigines have
emphasised their wisdom and sanctity and the respect and affection due to elderly relatives …

Abstract Objective To examine Australian Aboriginal Elders'(Elders) views on their
contributions to and their potential to contribute to the well‐being of their community. Design …

Background The impact of colonisation, dispossession and marginalisation on the health of
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples (hereafter respectfully referred to as …

Background: Dementia is an emerging health priority in Australian Aboriginal communities,
but substantial gaps remain in our understanding of this issue, particularly for the large …

Abstract Background and Objectives The lack of appropriate quality of life (QoL) measures is
a major barrier to planning and delivering health and aged care services for older …