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Culturally and linguistically diverse dementia research action plan

An accessible guide for research and translation aimed at improving the lives of people living with dementia, their families, and carers (available in English, Arabic, Chinese traditional, Chinese simplified, Greek, Italian, and Vietnamese).

Added 25 Jul 2022
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Continence and using the toilet

This guide looks at four common difficulties with using the toilet for people with dementia — and suggests ideas to offer support.

Added 25 Jul 2022
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Advance care planning and dementia: Why planning ahead can help if memory is becoming more difficult

Advance care planning is about your future health and personal care. It gives you the opportunity to plan for what you would want, if you were unable to say it yourself. This factsheet is about advance care planning and dementia.

Added 24 Jul 2022
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Advance care planning and dementia: Who will speak for you if you can't speak for yourself?

Advance care planning is about your future health and personal care. It gives you the opportunity to plan for what you would want, if you were unable to say it yourself. This factsheet outlines issues surrounding the appointment of a substitute decision-maker.

Added 24 Jul 2022
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Understanding the impact of trauma and stress for LGBTI people with dementia

This help sheet provides information and tips for care staff to better understand the life events the LGBTI person with dementia may have experienced and enable tailored care and support.

Added 24 Jul 2022
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Understanding changes in behaviour: The impact of dementia

Information regarding understanding the impact of dementia, the lived experience, labelling behaviour, and common changes.

Added 24 Jul 2022
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Understanding apathy in people with dementia

This overview aims to assist in understanding how apathy affects people living with dementia and how carers can respond.

Added 24 Jul 2022
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Tips to support a person with dementia during a COVID-19 outbreak

This helpsheet provides practical information about what care staff can do to be prepared in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak and how to support a First Nations person with dementia.

Added 24 Jul 2022
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Tips for residential aged care providers (more so focused on COVID-19)

Information for residential aged care providers regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) and supporting people living with dementia.

Added 24 Jul 2022