Resources

This webinar from Dementia Training Australia looked at how we can use what we have to create opportunities for interaction and enjoyment in the residential aged care environment (*please note you must be logged in as a Dementia Training Australia member (free) to watch video presentations and access resources). (43 min)

In a dementia-friendly community, people have an understanding of dementia. They raise awareness of the needs of people living with dementia in the community. From Dementia Australia, Dementia-friendly Communities provides opportunities to explore your community and find events.

This resource from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare is an abridged version of Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls in Older People: Best practice guidelines for Australian residential aged care facilities (2009).

This short video from italk studios seeks to inform Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities about caring for family members who have dementia. Through the story of Peter and Janey, information is presented about what dementia is, the symptoms, and providing support to people who have dementia. (6 min)

This guide from the Dementia Collaborative Research Centre, the Queensland University of Technology, the University of New South Wales, and HammondCare has information about the meaning of wellness and many handy strategies to help you improve your wellness and increase your resilience.

Information from NPS MedicineWise regarding advance care planning including decision making, preventing and helping with distress, treating the cognitive symptoms of dementia, other conditions with dementia, good medicines management, questions to ask your doctor, and support and care.

Planning ahead with people who have dementia is important. At some point, they will no longer be able to make informed decisions – and that’s where a trusted carer can step in to help. This video is from Dementia Australia. (3 min)

In this video from NPS MedicineWise, Theresa Flavin, who has been diagnosed with dementia, shares her story and provides a unique insight into living with dementia and the impact of psychotropic medicines. (12 min)

This information from Alzheimer's WA is for people living with dementia regarding living well with dementia, the importance of staying connected, accepting support, processing the diagnosis, safety and independence, accessing support, and validating and acknowledging death.

This webpage and video from Alzheimer's WA provides information about living well with dementia, including how life may change after diagnosis, and how to promote well-being and quality of life.