Appropriate Use of Medicines in Dementia Care Activity Cards 

Support safe and appropriate medicine use in dementia care with this set of interactive, case-based activity cards. Designed to facilitate team discussion and shared decision making, the cards translate evidence‑based guidance into practical, real-world care strategies.

Suitable for people working in:

• Residential Aged Care
• Community and Home Care Services
• Primary Care and General Practice teams
• Multidisciplinary teams supporting people living with dementia

Overview

This resource includes a suite of 8 case-based activity cards exploring scenarios involving medicines commonly used in dementia care, including antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, anticholinergics, and anticholinesterases.

Each card presents a practical scenario with tiered discussion questions and suggested responses, enabling sessions to be tailored to different roles, settings, and experience levels. The resource supports multidisciplinary collaboration and the application of evidence-based guidance in person-centred dementia care.

About the Resource

• 8 interactive, case-based activity cards
• Tiered discussion questions and suggested responses
• Designed for short, facilitated learning sessions
• Practical and team-focused approach
• Facilitator guide with delivery tips and guidance
• Free to download

How to Use the Activity Cards

The cards are designed for facilitated, discussion-based learning and can be used flexibly across different settings. Sessions can be delivered using a single card or multiple cards, depending on time and learning needs.

They work well for:

• Team huddles and staff meetings
• In‑service education sessions
• Multidisciplinary case discussions
• Professional development activities

The facilitator guide provides practical tips to support confident delivery and meaningful discussion.

What You’ll Learn

• Discuss the principles of safe and appropriate medicine use in dementia care.
• Identify key considerations for initiating, monitoring, and deprescribing psychotropic and other medicines.
• Apply evidence-based guidelines to real-world scenarios through collaborative problem-solving.
• Recognise role-specific responsibilities in medication management within a multidisciplinary team.
• Enhance confidence in making informed decisions that support person-centred care and reduce medication-related risks.

Download the activity cards and facilitator guide below to get started.