Resources

This helpsheet from Dementia Support Australia is a useful guide for aged care providers to consider the use of activity sheds to encourage engagement of a person or persons living with dementia.

Theresa Flavin is living with dementia, and has been involved in the supported decision-making project. In this video from the Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre, Theresa talks about her experiences with using supported decision-making within her family, and why it has been important for her. (5 min)

In this course from Dementia Training Australia, you will increase your understanding of pain assessment and management for people with dementia living in a residential environment.

Chapter 2 of this video series from Dementia Australia focuses on knowing the person's life story in order to support meaningful engagement. (5 min)

Hear about aged care provider, Whiddon's, trial of a Stanford Music Program and the powerful effects of music for people with dementia. (2 min)

This resource was produced to raise awareness about the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers who provide support to people with dementia. The video features the personal stories of carers and also includes commentary from people working in the dementia field.

In this lecture from Dementia Training Australia, you will learn why LGBTI-inclusive dementia care is important and to identify the barriers to culturally safe care (*please note you must be logged in as a Dementia Training Australia member (free) to watch video presentations and access resources). (21 min)

This guide from Dementia Australia aims to help people understand more about dementia and treatments, support and services. It also includes information about living well with dementia and making plans for the future.

This poster was designed to raise awareness about dementia among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The poster explains the risk factors for dementia and highlights some of the signs of dementia.

This online publication from the Queensland Brain Institute provides information about dementia including why we need to talk about dementia, what dementia is, signs and symptoms, normal ageing or dementia, stages of dementia and more.