Resources

This paper from the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation provides information about allied health professionals and how they can contribute to the health care of a person living with dementia.

In this podcast episode from NPS MedicineWise, Dr Anna Samecki talks with Theresa Flavin, who has been living with dementia for many years. Theresa gives a powerful insight into how it feels being on ‘the other side’ and offers a unique patient perspective on dementia and changed behaviour care. (21 min)

This paper from the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation provides information about allied health professionals, and the ways they can help people living with dementia.

This guide from the Dementia Collaborative Research Centre is for family carers providing care for a person with dementia. It includes practical information about how to deal with the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.

In this video, Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe discusses ways to support people living with dementia who might be presenting changed behaviours in residential aged care facilities. (4 min)

Dementia is a life-limiting illness and people with dementia have palliative needs. Understanding the terminal nature of the condition and its common patterns helps families and caregivers as they make care decisions. This webpage from CareSearch provides information about palliative care in dementia care.

In this video from the Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre, general practitioner Dr Dimity Pond speaks about the benefit of advance care planning and knowing your patient’s preferences for their future care. (1 min)

In this webinar from the Older Persons Advocacy Network, the panel covers the benefits of advance care planning, resources and support services to help guide you, and resources for people with diverse needs. (59 min)

This helpsheet from Dementia Support Australia outlines what post-traumatic stress disorder is, treatments, and key tips for caring for a person with both dementia and post-traumatic stress disorder.

In this video from Dementia Australia, carers of people living with dementia discuss their experience with dementia care planning. (3 min)