Resources

In this NPS MedicineWise podcast episode, Dr Anna Samecki talks with accredited pharmacist Kara Joyce, who has been overseeing the new NPS MedicineWise program on Dementia and changed behaviours: A person-centred approach. (10 min)

This fact sheet from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care provides information about why people with dementia can also have trouble with bladder and bowel control.

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.

First video in a series of three from myVirtualMedicalCentre: This video focuses on integrating more physical activity into the life of people of people with dementia - walks people through the 'ten for ten' exercises. (20 min)

This tool from Dementia Support Australia is designed to assist health care professionals assess causes of delirium that may be impacting on a person’s behaviours.

This sheet from Dementia Australia provides information on delirium,  presentation, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, management, relevance to dementia.

In this video from the Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre, Dr Dimity Pond discusses how a diagnosis of dementia doesn't mean you can't make decisions anymore. (2 min)

An article in MedicineToday about identifying patients nearing the end of life and providing quality care.