Resources

This care staff helpsheet covers the general principles of mediation management and pharmacotherapies available for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.

Taking risks and making our own choices in life is very important to our sense of self-mastery, control, self-worth and self-esteem. This sheet provides information regarding safety, risk and independence, physical needs, intimacy, and preparing for hospital visits.

Psychological illness is very common among people with dementia, and markedly more common than among older people without dementia. This article provides information about the role a psychologist can play when working with people living with dementia.

This interactive webinar will offer a clear approach for GPs and other health practitioners when faced with questions regarding capacity of their patients (*please note you must be logged in as a Dementia Training Australia member (free) to watch video presentations and access resources).

This helpsheet provides an understanding and practical approaches on how to plan and include a person with dementia in their personal care.

When someone living with dementia is experiencing high levels of stress or distress, they may present with particular behaviours that could increase the risk of harm to themselves or others. This helpsheet provides information about providing one-to-one care for the person living with dementia.

This toolkit is the product of a project carried out over two years by HammondCare and Uniting Aged Care Victoria and Tasmania. The purpose of the project was to demonstrate that resident behaviours of concern could be reduced by making simple, evidence-based changes in four different areas of aged care.

This booklet is for families who have a loved one living in an aged care facility. Each person’s experience of caring for someone with dementia will be different but everyone experiences difficult moments.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. This help sheet provides information about the progression of Alzheimer's disease including stages, mild Alzheimer's disease, moderate Alzheimer's disease, and advanced Alzheimer's disease.

Being dementia friendly is about considering the human experience of dementia rather than just the biological condition. This webpage provides information about dementia, behaviours and stigma.