Resources

The development of a typology of seating and a review of current clinical practices in residential aged care facilities, and an interim set of guidelines for seating in residential aged care facilities has been developed in order to support future research.

Dr Claudia Meyer sheds light on some of the difficulties faced by family carers in finding suitable respite care for someone with dementia.

This webinar looked at how we can use what we have to create opportunities for interaction and enjoyment in the residential aged care environment (*please note you must be logged in as a Dementia Training Australia member (free) to watch video presentations and access resources).

Dementia-Friendly Communities is a program to build understanding, awareness and acceptance of dementia in the community.

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.

This guide has information about the meaning of wellness and many handy strategies to help you improve your wellness and increase your resilience.

Information regarding advance care planning including decision making, preventing and helping with distress, treating the cognitive symptoms of dementia, other conditions with dementia, good medicines management, questions to ask your doctor, and support and care.

In this webinar, the panel covers what dementia is, living with dementia in Australia, and the support organisations, impacts and challenges for people living with dementia, their carers, families, and friends during COVID-19, and initiatives, learnings and approaches.

Planning ahead with people who have dementia is important. At some point, they will no longer be able to make informed decisions – and that’s where a trusted carer can step in to help.

Theresa Flavin, who has been diagnosed with dementia, shares her story and provides a unique insight into living with dementia and the impact of psychotropic medicines.