Resources

Joy's 2017 symposium presentation on dementia care mapping - supported living.

This short film is about a program in the Hunter region of NSW for men in the early stages of dementia and male carers of people with dementia.

First video in a series of three: 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.

Dr Dimity Pond discusses how a diagnosis of dementia doesn't mean you can't make decisions anymore.

This video from the Empowered Project provides perspectives about changed behaviour in dementia from professionals and family members of people living with dementia.

This short film 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.

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

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.

Theresa Flavin is living with dementia, and has been involved in the supported decision-making project. In this video Theresa talks about her experiences with using supported decision-making within her family, and why it has been important for her.

Chapter 2 of this video series focuses on knowing the person's life story in order to support meaningful engagement.