Resources

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.

The Dementia Outcomes Measurement Suite (DOMS) compiled by the Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration is a compendium of validated tools for the assessment of various aspects of dementia by health care professionals.

This webpage provides information about dementia and driving, including how dementia affects driving, what to do after a diagnosis, signs to looks for, and planning ahead.

These guidelines from Dementia Australia promote the consistent use of appropriate, inclusive and non-stigmatising language when talking or writing about dementia and people living with dementia.

Free dementia information kit from Dementia Australia (*please note you must provide some information in order to access this resource).

Provides information on dementia and diagnosis. Podcast topics include the difference between healthy ageing and dementia, diagnosing dementia, and interviews with people living with dementia and their carers.

This report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare provides information regarding dementia, diagnosis, medications, hospitalisations, aged care services, health care costs, carers, dementia and vulnerable populations.

This paper from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety provides a high-level introduction to dementia, including its nature, prevalence in Australia, and research about how to best care for people living with dementia.

This report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety presents some of the key findings and concepts from the Dementia in Australia online compendium.

Second video in a series of three: This video focuses on what Alzheimer's disease is, issues to discuss and decide upon, dealing with Alzheimer's disease, and working together with family/friends and your doctor. (19 min)