A Systematic Review of Communication-Focused Dementia Interventions for Indigenous Communities

Megan Eustace, Campbell Le Heron, Jeanette King, Katrina McGarr, Catherine Theys, Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo , School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, University of Canterbury, New Zealand, Department of Medicine, University of Otago, New Zealand, New Zealand Brain Research Institute, New Zealand, Department of Neurology, Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand, School of Māori and Indigenous Studies, University of Canterbury, New Zealand, New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice

Published online on July 11, 2025

Abstract

Dementia, Volume 25, Issue 5, Page 1159-1187, July 2026.
Dementia is a significant challenge for many Indigenous peoples who face inequities in risk factors, prevalence, progression rates, and access to quality healthcare. Culturally relevant interventions are needed across the care pathway, however, little ...