Resources

If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this help sheet from Dementia Australia may be useful. It makes suggestions about planning for the future. It also tells you who can assist you to do this.

The purpose of the Framework from the Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council is to guide the development and implementation of actions, plans and policies to reduce the risk of dementia and improve outcomes for people with dementia and their carers.

A worksheet from Forward with Dementia to identify your goals and work out strategies to overcome barriers to achieving those goals.

HammondCare’s Music Engagement Project aims to empower residents living with dementia through the experience of music. This video is about music engagement for people living with dementia. (3 min)

Music is said to have a powerful and unique role in dementia care, enhancing quality of life for people living with dementia and their carers. This webpage from Forward with Dementia provides information about the use of music in dementia.

In this course from Dementia Training Australia, you will learn how to create an evidence-based plan to support the minimisation of antipsychotic medication for responsive behaviours, in your workplace.

This webpage from healthdirect provides tips regarding how to set up a home to help a person with dementia find their way around/stay connected to the present.

In this webinar from the Older Persons Advocacy Network, the expert panel discusses the particular challenges faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds when entering aged care, and how these differences can increase the likelihood of chemical restraint. (1 h)

In this webinar from the Older Persons Advocacy Network, the experts on our panel discuss why investigating causes of changes in behaviour is essential for providing better outcomes. They will also explore some alternatives to medications, and how they can be integrated into care environments. (1 h 4 m)

In this webinar from the Older Persons Advocacy Network, the panel members explore what informed choice about medication management means, and what is involved in assessing a person’s capacity. They will also cover family conferences, the difference between supported and substitute decision-making, and where people can access support.