Resources

This online module from Dementia Training Australia discusses the changes that happen in the brain of a person living with dementia and the impacts on the person. (40 min)

This online module from Dementia Training Australia discusses what person-centred care means especially in understanding the needs of the older person. (10 min)

In this podcast from Dementia Support Australia (DSA), two professors  discusses the meaning and best practice implementation of reminiscence and life story work in dementia care. (33 min)

This booklet from Dementia Australia features information, tips and strategies on staying connected to people living with dementia.

This webpage from Dementia Australia provides simple tips to help support people who care and provide care to people living with dementia

This webpage from Dementia Australia provides simple practice tips for carers to support them in working with or looking after people living with dementia.

This webpage from Dementia Australia provides simple practice tips for healthcare professionals to support them in working with people living with dementia. 

This guide from Dementia Australia is free to download and will help providers plan the approach to building a team's dementia capability and deliver quality care.

This video from Dementia Australia discusses several approaches in communicating with people living with dementia using reminiscence, validation and managing emotions techniques. ( 6 min)

This video from Dementia Australia discusses changes happening to people living with dementia and strategies to communicate and engage with them. (6 min)