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Preparing for a natural disaster: The guide to using rediplan for carers of people with dementia

This guide from the University of Queensland and the Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration can help you think about how to help your loved one with dementia and protect both of you from harm in the event of a natural disaster.

Added 22 Jul 2022
Video
Power of Music on the Brain: Dementia & Parkinson's

Catalyst takes you inside a program which is revealing that personalised playlists can re-awaken the brains of people with advanced dementia and allow people with severe Parkinson's to move. (29 min)

Added 22 Jul 2022
Booklet
Australian adaptations for cognitive stimulation therapy

An Australian guidebook from the Prince of Wales Hospital Aged Care Psychiatry Service for facilitators to introduce Australian content into cognitive stimulation therapy sessions.

Added 22 Jul 2022
Article
Assistive technology for older Australians

This position paper from the National Aged Care Alliance includes a rationale for recommending action on assistive technologies and a map of assistive technology programs and departmental funding responsibilities for assistive technologies for older Australians.

Added 22 Jul 2022
Webpage
Assistive technology

This webpage from Alzheimer's WA provides information about assistive technology including the benefits of assistive technology in dementia care, where assistive technology is right for you, and links to specific technologies.

Added 22 Jul 2022
Handbook
Assessment and management of people with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

This handbook from the NSW Government and The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists aims to provide both a reference point and practical resource to assist NSW Health staff to provide high-quality care.

Added 22 Jul 2022
Webpage
Assessing fitness to drive: Dementia

Dementia is characterised by significant loss of cognitive abilities such as memory capacity, psychomotor abilities, attention, visuospatial functions, insight and executive functions. This webpage from Austroads describes the impact of dementia on fitness to drive.  

Added 22 Jul 2022
Mobile App
Ask Annie

Build the knowledge and skills of your team with Ask Annie, a mobile app designed for self-paced microlearning. This app from Dementia Australia provides practical tips and strategies to better support people living with dementia.

Added 22 Jul 2022
Webpage
Around the home

This webpage and video from Alzheimer's WA provide information about the home environment for persons living with dementia and their family/carers - including safety tips, bathroom and other rooms, in the garden (includes video).

Added 22 Jul 2022
Webinar
Apps for dementia: The benefits and use of apps for people living with dementia

This webinar from Dementia Training Australia covers the benefits of touchscreen technology and apps, how to select apps, and practical strategies for using apps. (31 min)

Added 22 Jul 2022