Resources

This webpage from the BetterHealth Channel provides information regarding causes of incontinence in people with dementia, information to tell the doctor, caring for someone with incontinence, suggestions for managing incontinence, respecting privacy, and where to get help.

This webpage from the BetterHealth Channel provides information on communication changes which may occur with dementia, suggestions for communicating with a person with dementia, what not to do, therapies, and communication strategies.

This webpage from the BetterHealth Channel provides information about behaviour changes which may be experienced by someone living with dementia.

This Australian Institute of Health and Welfare webpage provides an overview of dementia prevalence, risk factors, treatment and management, and aged care.

Dementia is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, their behaviour and ability to perform everyday tasks. This healthdirect webpage provides information about dementia, diagnosis, management, and caring.

This webpage from healthdirect provides information on what dementia is, how it may impact driving ability, and how to start conversations about driving, legal requirements, when to stop driving, and resources and support.

This webpage from NPS MedicineWise discusses how person-centred care for people with changed behaviours relies on comprehensive assessment and a multidisciplinary approach that includes the person and their carers.

This webpage from Exercise Right provides information on the role of exercise in Alzheimer's disease and dementia, including benefits and recommended exercises.

This webpage from the BetterHealth Channel provides information about how to talk to children/adolescents about dementia, reactions, emotions, and questions which may arise, things children, parents and grandparents can try, and where to get help.

Participating in suitable activities can help a person with dementia to achieve purpose and pleasure. This webpage from the BetterHealth Channel provides information on planning activities and exercise for people living with dementia.