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Dementia Evidence Toolkit

30 Sep 2016
Dementia Evidence Toolkit is a comprehensive free web tool providing easy access to research evidence on dementia care and treatment.
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Dementia In My Family

31 Jul 2016
Children impacted by dementia in their family can find information and support on this interactive website designed specifically for them by Dementia Australia/VIC.
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The Dementia-Friendly Home App

19 Jun 2016
An app that recommends practical changes carers can make in the home to assist the person living with dementia.
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ReThink Respite

19 Jun 2016
ReThink Respite provides a portal of information and resources for carers and people living with dementia in Australia.
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Design For An Ageing Population

01 Jun 2016
A compilation of knowledge from architects, other built environment professionals and researchers about design for older people, including people with dementia.
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Older People In Hospital

01 Apr 2016
An online resource that provides clinicians with evidence-based information and simple strategies to minimise the risk of functional decline for older people in hospital.
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Music and dementia

19 Feb 2016
A Guide for those interested in setting up a community-based music group for people living with dementia and their carers.
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Jenny’s Diary

19 Feb 2016
A resource to assist practitioners and families help people with an intellectual disability understand and come to terms with a diagnosis of dementia.
jennys diary smelling flowers

The Dementias Platform UK (DPUK)

18 Dec 2015
The DPUK is a resource for person-centred dementia research designed to fast-track scientific understanding, treatments and the prevention of the disease.
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Preventing financial abuse

18 Oct 2015
A factsheet and also a tool to help carers and bank staff to better understand dementia, financial capacity, supported decision-making, signs of financial abuse and appropriate responses to suspected abuse.
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Dementia And Imagination

18 Oct 2015
AJDC article about The Dementia And Imagination research project website looking into the impact of art in improving life for people with dementia and their carers.
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Australian Clinical Trials

19 Aug 2015
Article about a website which allows Australian health care providers, researchers and consumers to access information about the latest clinical trials, including dementia trials.
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