Resources

This module from Dementia Training Australia provides a brief overview of person-centred care and three theoretical models to help put the focus on the person with dementia.

These sections from Forward with Dementia contain information, tools and helpful strategies used by people with dementia.

In this webinar from the Older Persons Advocacy Network, the panel covers how older people can exercise their rights, and what everyone can do to empower older people. (1h 1m)

This short film from Dementia Australia has been produced to provide information to carers of people living with dementia in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The film features Birpai Elder, Uncle Bill O'Brien, discussing his experience of caring for his mother who had dementia. (4 min)

This webinar from NPS MedicineWise focuses on the impact of transitions of care on changed behaviours among people with dementia and the role of antipsychotics and benzodiazepines (*please note you must be logged in as a NPS MedicineWise member (free) to watch webinars). 

Who cares is a short animated video from Carers NT that shows the roles of a carer and the support available for carers (Available in English and Yolngu Matha). (5 min)

In this video from the Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre, general practitioner, Dr Dimity Pond talks about the different professionals who can have a role in prompting planning ahead within the course of their client interactions. (2 min)

This webpage from Alzheimer's WA provides information on Alzheimer's disease, the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia, symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment options, and risk factors.

This report from Massey University informs conceptualisations of consent in the domain of sexuality and intimacy in residential aged care.

This module from Dementia Training Australia introduces responsive behaviours, the concept of behaviour communicating needs and how using frameworks can help you to address them.