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Still me, still deadly

Living with Dementia

Published Date: 29.12.2020

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers

Dementia Younger onset dementia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Video 5 minute read

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers

View Publication Dementia Younger onset dementia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Video 5 minute read

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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.

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Still me, still deadly

Living with Dementia

Published Date: 29.12.2020

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    Neuroscience Research Australia

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Neuroscience Research Australia (2019). Still me, still deadly: Living with dementia. Caring for Spirit. https://caringforspirit.neura.edu.au/still-me-still-deadly/

Long Summary

The 'Caring for Spirit' project aims to provide a centralised online source of culturally relevant and accessible information about dementia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The project involves education and training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, people living with dementia and their families, as well as extensive community consultation and engagement of Aboriginal people in research.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Helps carers learn about the signs and symptoms of dementia as well as caring for someone living with dementia
  • Provides a range of resources about caring for someone with dementia
  • Delivers culturally relevant information about dementia

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Provides a comprehensive list of the symptoms of dementia
  • Acknowledges that each carer's experience of supporting someone with dementia is different

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