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Caring for people with dementia from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in nursing homes

A scoping review

Published Date: 9.12.2023

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Theme: Service systems

Sub-theme: Aged care services

Aged care Dementia CALD Scoping review

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Theme: Service systems

Sub-theme: Aged care services

View Publication Aged care Dementia CALD Scoping review

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
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Caring for people with dementia from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in nursing homes

A scoping review

Published Date: 9.12.2023

  • Author/ Authors

    Minah Amor Gaviola, Mieko Omura, Kerry Jill Inder, Amanda Johnson

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Gaviola, M., Omura, M., Inder, K., Johnson, A. (2023). Caring for people with dementia from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in nursing homes: A scoping review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 151, 104674. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104674

Long Summary

This paper discusses care provision amongst people with dementia from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds in nursing homes. Some of the main barriers relate to language and the facility's resources to deliver culture-specific care, as well as limited existing research for this demographic. Although people with dementia from CALD backgrounds have a lesser preference for nursing home placement, they still do access nursing homes, yet there are very few rigorous studies that have provided a solid evidence base for CALD people with dementia.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • CALD people with dementia are less likely to access nursing homes due to expectations about family members' taking on caring roles. This means that CALD carers may be more likely to step into caring roles.
  • Having family and staff members who can effectively communicate with the older person, understand their needs, and act as translators when needed is invaluable in nursing home settings.

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • The needs of people with dementia from CALD backgrounds in nursing homes comprise culture-specific and dementia-specific care needs.
  • Specific measures can be taken to foster a greater experience whilst in a nursing home. For example, providing traditional food was associated with health, enjoyment, and engagement. It also has the effect of stimulating reminiscence, and fostering a sense of identity or belonging.
  • Having a shared language with the care provider positively impacts care provision, facilitating social interaction and the management of changed behaviours of the person with dementia.

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