Resources

Chapter 2 of this video series from Dementia Australia focuses on knowing the person's life story in order to support meaningful engagement. (5 min)

Hear about aged care provider, Whiddon's, trial of a Stanford Music Program and the powerful effects of music for people with dementia. (2 min)

This resource was produced to raise awareness about the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers who provide support to people with dementia. The video features the personal stories of carers and also includes commentary from people working in the dementia field.

In this lecture from Dementia Training Australia, you will learn why LGBTI-inclusive dementia care is important and to identify the barriers to culturally safe care (*please note you must be logged in as a Dementia Training Australia member (free) to watch video presentations and access resources). (21 min)

This guide from Dementia Australia aims to help people understand more about dementia and treatments, support and services. It also includes information about living well with dementia and making plans for the future.

This poster was designed to raise awareness about dementia among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The poster explains the risk factors for dementia and highlights some of the signs of dementia.

This online publication from the Queensland Brain Institute provides information about dementia including why we need to talk about dementia, what dementia is, signs and symptoms, normal ageing or dementia, stages of dementia and more.

In this webinar from the Older Person's Advocacy Network, the panel covers what aged care advocacy is and how it can support people from diverse life experiences, and explore barriers and unique challenges for people from diverse life experiences in accessing aged care services. (58 min)

In this webinar from the Older Person's Advocacy Network, the panel covers the issues and barriers faced by older LGBTI+ people when accessing aged care services, and how they can be removed, and the reasons why many older LGBTI+ people fear accessing aged care services. (1 h)

These sections from Forward with Dementia contain information, tools and helpful strategies used by people with dementia.