Resources

These two videos about telehealth are an educational resource for health professionals and people with dementia and their families.

University of Queensland researchers are using Virtual Reality technology to reduce behavioural and psychological problems in older people - especially those living in aged care facilities or with neurological disorders.

If you’re concerned about an older person being anxious or depressed, or just not coping, then it is important to take the first step. In this video, people share their experiences of talking to older adults they were worried about.

A video presentation from Relationships Australia explaining risks for and signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression in aged care recipients. It also provides practical advice to the care worker for supporting people with mental health concerns (25.07 mins).

This video provides and overview and practical examples of how to 'work together' to deliver high-quality services in Aged Care. (*Please note, you will be asked to provide some information before watching the video).

This video shares Marj’s experience of rehabilitation following a fractured knee.

These videos provide an overview of what to do for people living in residential care returning from hospital. 

A video case study of restorative care in a residential aged care setting. It tells the story of George who had a stroke almost four years ago, which left him in a wheelchair.

This video shares Darrieux’s experience of receiving cardiac rehabilitation as part of aged care.

This short video seeks to inform Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities about caring for family members who have dementia. Through the story of Peter and Janey, information is presented about what dementia is, the symptoms, and providing support to people who have dementia.