Resources

This article published by NPS MedicineWise provides information about depression in dementia, including the clinical picture, assessment, management, and referral.

This webpage from Dementia Australia provides information regarding what depression is, depression and dementia, signs of depression, where to begin, drug treatments, and what to try.

This guide from the NSW Therapeutic Advisory Group Inc. provides deprescribing information that can be applied to written and/or verbal communication (in the form of “preferred language”) between clinicians, patients and/or carers. Adapt appropriately for individual patients.

This 2-hour module from Dementia Training Australia provides a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of dementia. The module explores the three stages of dementia, and the goals of care for each stage, through interactive case studies and video content. 

This course from Dementia Training Australia provides a practical and step-wise approach to improving your knowledge, skills and confidence in recognising, diagnosing and managing dementia in the general practice setting.

Dementia Training Australia provides dementia education and resources for Australians who work with people living with dementia.

This program has been designed to provide a basic introduction to evaluation knowledge and skills to support implementation of evaluation into the services you provide.

This webpage from the BetterHealth Channel provides information on safety inside the home, safety outside the home, independence aids, changes to the environment, and where to get help.

This webpage from the BetterHealth Channel provides information and points to consider when making decisions around residential aged care for persons living with dementia.

This tool provides access to information about dementia for primary health care professionals. Sections include awareness and recognition of symptoms, GP assessment and management, practice nurse assessment and care planning, medicolegal issues, medication, ongoing management and care, palliative and end-of-life care, and family support.