Explore training to support evidence-based dementia care.
This module describes delirium and how it presents in people with and without dementia in the acute care setting. We explore risk factors for delirium and compare delirium and dementia. We look at...
Non-pharmacological interventions that include meaningful activity and are person centred are recommended as the first line approach to address changed behaviour. This presentation will review...
Key information about medication use in dementia care at your fingertips! This App was developed using existing DTA ‘Quick reference cards’, to assist residential aged care staff working with people...
With limited guidelines carers have resorted to using extreme measures such as physical restraint and constant supervision to try to maintain safety. These reports have prompted us to review the...
This guide is designed to assist health professionals interpret the results gained from the Hierarchic Dementia Scale-Revised (HDS-R) and develop appropriate strategies for people living with...
Information includes what side effects to look out for, and circumstances that lead to increased risk of side effects particularly altered cognition. Keep these cards close at hand e.g. by a...
By understanding some of the relationships between the brain and behaviour we can better support people living with dementia in improving their quality of life. The video is primarily created for...
The Quick Reference Cards are a guide only, to remind or prompt interventions and raise points to consider, including the next steps to take. We recommend you refer to the resources they are based on...
Understand the care experience from the viewpoint of the person living with dementia.
Increase your understanding of pain assessment and management for people living with dementia living in a residential environment.
A practical and step-wise approach to improving your knowledge, skills and confidence in recognising, diagnosing and managing dementia in the general practice setting.
This course aims to assist workers across the health and aged care sectors to become culturally competent in caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people living with...
This module discusses the dementia trajectory and provides management strategies for the different stages of the disease.Templates for GP management plans for the different stages are provided.This...
This module discusses the trajectory of dementia and provides management strategies for each stage.This is module 2 in the 3-part module series: Demystifying Dementia
This course was designed to help nurses and other health professionals understand the care experience from the viewpoint of the person living with dementia.
Introducing the key questions and practices that are part of a comprehensive behaviour assessment, with a focus on vocally disruptive behaviour (VDB). This is module 2 in the 7-part module series:...
