Using a case study, we describe wandering in the context of dementia, explore how to use tools and models to assess it and strategies to trial.
This module presents an overview of pain in people living with dementia and the recognition of pain in the absence of the ability to self-report
In this module you will continue to work through the case study to illustrate a suggested approach for introducing, monitoring and withdrawing a regular antipsychotic.
Increase your knowledge of caring for a person experiencing dementia-related changed behaviour and explore how people with dementia may express their needs through behaviour, rather than word.
Learn to set up a project run by an Action Group, review a building with our assessment tool and write an Action Plan.
This module steps you through the methods and processes you can use to identify whether a particular intervention has been effective, and how effective it has been. We use agitation as an example.
Discover how organisations can become more LGBTI inclusive.
In this module you will be introduced to some DTA resources and a case study that suggests ways to support a person with dementia who is experiencing a responsive behaviour when non-pharmacological (non-medicine) strategies have proven unsuccessful.
This brief module focuses on dementia related changes and principles to bear in mind for communicating with respect and dignity.
Learn how to establish a vision for a way of life, support smaller-scale living and encourage movement outside to gardens.
This module steps you through how you can use a person-centred approach to design an appropriate system of intervention for someone exhibiting changed behaviour.
In this module we highlight some of the considerations of care for older LGBTI people with dementia.
Learn how to create an evidence-based plan to support the minimisation of antipsychotic medication for responsive behaviours, in your workplace.
What is it like to see the world through the eyes of person with dementia? Using video and animation, this DTA micro-course gives an introduction to the concepts of empathy and person-centred care.
Explore why environments matter and how you can help support transformation of the places you work to better support people living with dementia.
This module describes the stages and domains approach to recognising and diagnosing dementia in general practice.
You will learn about the shared history that older LGBTI people have lived through, as well as well as deepening your appreciation for each individual's own set of unique experiences to consider when addressing their care needs.
This module presents an overview of dementia and describes a practical approach to support GPs in diagnosing dementia
This brief module focuses on changes in the brain that may be related to Dementia with Lewy Bodies.
Learn how buildings affect our perception and behaviour, use the Design Principles as an evidence-base for creating supportive environments and develop tools to support transformation within places that you work.