Jha, A.Williams, S.Singh, B.Pradhan, P.Bhatt, K.R.Afridi, M.I.Tomar, R.Mukhopadhaya, K.2021-05-202021-05-202021BJPsych International. 2021; 18(1): E4.2056-4740 (Print)2058-6264 (Online)http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/22303In Scopus;ABSTRACT: The prevalence of dementia is rising in low-resource countries, where specialist memory services are almost non-existent. The COVID-19 pandemic has created opportunities for innovative remote healthcare. Research shows a lack of dementia literacy and help-seeking behaviour for memory-related problems among older adults in South Asian countries. This paper proposes a remote memory service model and virtual dementia training in South Asian countries, called Memory First Aid (MFA). MFA offers help to a person experiencing memory difficulties until appropriate professional help is received. The MFA course is a 12-h webinar-based package consisting of four weekly modules. It covers dementia awareness and clinical features. The aim is to develop a non-medical workforce able to screen and assess older people with suspected dementia.en-USFirst AidArticle