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Case Study – Medication Management Consultancy

[…] area is changing from “Responsive Behaviours” to “Changed Behaviour”. You may see both terms while we transition our content to Changed Behaviour. Case Study – Medication Management Consultancy Case Study: Baptistcare Dryandra Embracing best practice and reducing the use…

Medication Management Consultancy

Medication Management Consultancy The Medication Management Consultancy is a consultant-led service designed to support residential aged care organisations in establishing a sustainable framework for the quality use of antipsychotic and psychotropic medicines. This consultancy focuses on ensuring these medicines are used only…

Changed Behaviour Consultancy

[…] of this focus area is changing from “Responsive Behaviours” to “Changed Behaviour”. You may see both terms while we transition our content to Changed Behaviour. Changed Behaviour Consultancy Our consultancy service helps staff better understand the causes of changed…

Pain Management Consultancy

The Pain Management Consultancy helps residential care providers to recognise, assess, treat and evaluate pain in people living with dementia.

Environments

Our Environments Consultancy can help you create changes at your Organisation, big or small. Award Winning service, Learn more

Allied Health

Allied Health Professionals We offer a range of training options to enhance your dementia care. Whether you need an online course, trainer resource, face-to-face workshop, or in-depth consultancy, we have a level and format to suit your education needs. Suitable…

DSA Referral

DSA Referral Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Consultants, please complete the following information to refer organisations for education. Not a DSA Consultant? Please submit a general enquiry instead or refer to our Help Section for common questions and answers.

Medication Management

[…] to minimise the use of antipsychotic and psychotropic medicines in people living with dementia. Whether you’re looking for an online course, resource tools, interactive workshops, or comprehensive consultancy, we offer a range of levels and formats to meet your…

Changed Behaviour

[…] a range of training options that focus on the topic of changed behaviour and dementia. Whether you need an online course, trainer resource, face-to-face workshop or in-depth consultancy, we have a level and format to suit your education needs.…

About DTA

[…] about sustainable change, improving the wellbeing of people living with dementia and staff who care for them. Services available as part of Commissioned Training include: Medication Management Consultancy Changed Behaviour Consultancy Pain Management Consultancy Environments Consultancy Living Experience Engagement…

Your Guide to Medicare and Dementia

This resource provides an outline of applicable Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) item codes applicable to the diagnostic pathway for the assessment and management of dementia. It covers initial consultation, investigation, carer consultation and diagnostics. This is a downloadable resource for…

Webinar: Dementia Care: A Solutions-Oriented Discussion

Get ready for a candid deep dive into aged care workforce challenges during our Dementia Action Week webinar.  We’ll debunk the ‘one size fits all’ myth in training and explore the core competencies needed for dementia support beyond mere awareness.…

Training Needs Assessment

[…] will then extend to an assessment of the dementia-related knowledge and skills of a sample of the staff to be trained.  More types of support Medication management consultancy Ensure medication use at your Organisation aligns with current practice Pain…

Best Practice Interventions for Unmet Needs in Dementia Presentation

Overview Research indicates that more than 90 per cent of people who are living with dementia will experience responsive behaviours (or behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, BPSD) at some point during the illness. This can include a range of…

Environments: Meaningful Engagement Outdoors

Webinar – Wednesday 18 Nov 2020 During the COVID-19 pandemic, many residents have had little contact with friends and family and have spent a lot of time within the boundaries set by a care environment. It has become even more important…

Dementia Training and Education for Organisations

[…] Design Award-winning education, assessment and advice service Training Needs Analysis Uncover training needs at your workplace Train the Trainer Build your teams teaching skills and share knowledge Consultancy Services Custom expertise tailored to suit your organisation Dementia Essentials CHCAGE011…

Common Medicines That May Affect Cognition

Commonly Prescribed Medicines in Australian Residential Aged Care That May Adversely Affect Cognition This set of 4 Quick Reference Cards summarises commonly prescribed medicines in Australian residential aged care that may adversely affect cognition. Information includes what side effects to look out…

Minimising Antipsychotic Medicines for Changed Behaviour

[…] File size: 514KB If you would like more information on how these resources can be used to assist residential care providers, please refer to our Medication Management consultancy service. Please note current recommendations are that antipsychotic medicines are only…

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