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Purposeful activities for dementia
Engagement in activities that are purposeful has many benefits. It encourages us to feel good about ourselves, brings meaning to our lives, helps us to feel a sense of belonging, provides opportunities for using our skills and generally supports our well-being. This booklet from Dementia Australia Victoria provides guidance to ensure purposeful engagement is tailored to the individual.
Psychotropic medications used in Australia: Information for aged care
This resource from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission provides information on psychotropic medications used in aged care.
Psychotropic medication in the management of behaviours
This care staff helpsheet from Dementia Support Australia covers the general principles of mediation management and pharmacotherapies available for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
Caring for a person living with dementia: Every day living
Taking risks and making our own choices in life is very important to our sense of self-mastery, control, self-worth and self-esteem. This sheet from Alzheimer's WA provides information regarding safety, risk and independence, physical needs, intimacy, and preparing for hospital visits.
Psychological therapy for people with dementia
Psychological illness is very common among people with dementia, and markedly more common than among older people without dementia. This article from InPsych provides information about the role a psychologist can play when working with people living with dementia.
Capacity and decision making in dementia: A case-based approach for GPs
This interactive webinar from Dementia Support Australia will offer a clear approach for GPs and other health practitioners when faced with questions regarding capacity of their patients (*please note you must be logged in as a Dementia Training Australia member (free) to watch video presentations and access resources). (1 h 3 m)
Providing personal care for a person living with dementia
This care staff helpsheet from Dementia Support Australia provides an understanding and practical approaches on how to plan and include a person with dementia in their personal care.
Providing one-to-one care for the person living with dementia
When someone living with dementia is experiencing high levels of stress or distress, they may present with particular behaviours that could increase the risk of harm to themselves or others. This helpsheet from Dementia Support Australia provides information about providing one-to-one care for the person living with dementia.
Better for everyone - Manager's toolkit
This toolkit is the product of a project carried out over two years by HammondCare and Uniting Aged Care Victoria and Tasmania. The purpose of the project was to demonstrate that resident behaviours of concern could be reduced by making simple, evidence-based changes in four different areas of aged care.
Progression of Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. This help sheet from Dementia Australia provides information about the progression of Alzheimer's disease including stages, mild Alzheimer's disease, moderate Alzheimer's disease, and advanced Alzheimer's disease.