An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Person with dementia can experience more communication barriers due to language and cultural differences with the people who provide their care.
Illustrated cue cards can help care staff to understand the needs of the person and reduce anxiety.
The Dementia Support Australia website has 58 illustrated cards that can be ordered or downloaded in black and white or in colour. Each card has space on the back to write the word in the language of the person.
The cards have been co-designed with First Nations representatives.