Resources

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)

This webinar from Dementia Australia discusses challenges in providing care for people living with dementia and the experiences in managing the care for the older people from the perspectives of various providers. (1 h 33 m)

This webinar from Dementia Australia discusses communication challenges and practical strategies to communicate effectively with people living with dementia. (1 h)