Dementia Discovery is designed to help those new to the workforce, who may have limited knowledge about dementia. It aims to increase knowledge about dementia with tips on ‘where to next’ for training and resources.
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Readings listed include Helpsheets by DTA consortium member, Dementia Australia.
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Section 1
Dementia is one word, but it describes a range of conditions that involve changes in the brain and a wide collection of possible symptoms.
Using video and animation, this DTA short-course gives an introduction to the brain, as a foundation for understanding causes of dementia.
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Section 2
After completing the short-course “Dementia Discovery: Understanding dementia and the brain”, here are some additional short-courses to build your knowledge about specific types of dementia and potential underlying changes in the brain.
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Section 3
Empathy and a person-centred approach are key for supporting people living with dementia.
Using video and animation, this DTA short-course gives an introduction to the concepts of empathy and person-centred care.
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Communication skills are important for the workforce supporting people living with dementia. This 1 hour module focuses on dementia related changes and principles to bear in mind for communicating with respect and dignity.
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DTA’s Responsive Behaviours Quick Reference Cards are designed as an on-the-spot point of reference, to remind or prompt interactions and raise points to consider.
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Dementia Discovery provides a basic working knowledge about the brain, types of dementia, and principles of person-centred care and communication.
Section 4
Skilful support for persons with dementia requires us to build on this knowledge with foundational learning on a range of topics – such as understanding the role of the environment, effects of medications, and changes in behaviour.
Dementia Australia has produced this short video on the link between dementia and the social causes of the health of homeless people.
