Explore training to support evidence-based dementia care.
In this module describe what is meant by dementia, different types and the prevalence of dementia. We examine the changes that occur in the brain in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. The...
We begin by looking at the communication difficulties usually experienced by people living with dementia and explore how communication changes as dementia progresses.We explain some simple strategies...
In this module we describe person-centred care and the priorities for a person-centred approach in aged care settings.We explore biography and tools to obtain the most relevant elements of the...
This module raises awareness of the importance of individualised treatments, based on information gained from the comprehensive assessment. Better understand the importance of evaluating the...
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. This is module 1 in the 3-part module series: The...
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...
This module explores the sexual diversities within the Australian population and has has three sections:What does LGBTI mean? This section describes what each of the terms of this acronym mean:...
Discover how organisations can become more LGBTI inclusive. This module has three sections: We examine the six standards and the indicators for each. We explore why your organisation should become...
In this module we highlight some of the considerations of care for older LGBTI people living with dementia.This is module 3 in the 4-part module series: Caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender...
This module presents a practical and systematic approach to conducting a comprehensive pain assessment.This is module 2 in the 3-part module series: The Pain Puzzle: Recognition, Assessment and...
In this module we introduce the general design features for patient safety and wellbeing. We consider the person’s interaction with their environment and whether there are features in the environment...
In this module we describe person-centred care and the priorities for a person-centred approach in the hospital setting. We explore biography and tools to obtain the most relevant elements for your...
Information gathering and bedside tests focuses on information obtained through (carer or patient) interview or simple bedside tests that can assist with providing care. You will learn about the...
In this module we explore the neurobiological changes and the difficulties with language and communication many people living with dementia develop as the disease progresses. You will learn how to...
In this module we ask you how you go about documenting your observations about people living with dementia who are your patients. We explore the value and limitations of some behavioural observation...
In this module we explore some examples of how pain may be expressed and the challenges in assessing pain in a person living with dementia in a acute care setting. You will learn about the hierarchy...
