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Dementia and driving

This webpage from healthdirect provides information on what dementia is, how it may impact driving ability, and how to start conversations about driving, legal requirements, when to stop driving, and resources and support.

Added 25 Jul 2022
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Dementia and changed behaviours: Supporting the person at the centre

This webpage from NPS MedicineWise discusses how person-centred care for people with changed behaviours relies on comprehensive assessment and a multidisciplinary approach that includes the person and their carers.

Added 25 Jul 2022
Podcast
Dementia and changed behaviours: A person-centred approach

In this NPS MedicineWise podcast episode, Dr Anna Samecki talks with accredited pharmacist Kara Joyce, who has been overseeing the new NPS MedicineWise program on Dementia and changed behaviours: A person-centred approach. (10 min)

Added 25 Jul 2022
Information Sheet
Dementia and bladder and bowel control

This fact sheet from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care provides information about why people with dementia can also have trouble with bladder and bowel control.

Added 25 Jul 2022
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Dementia and Alzheimer's disease

This webpage from Exercise Right provides information on the role of exercise in Alzheimer's disease and dementia, including benefits and recommended exercises.

Added 25 Jul 2022
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Dementia - advice for families

This webpage from the BetterHealth Channel provides information about how to talk to children/adolescents about dementia, reactions, emotions, and questions which may arise, things children, parents and grandparents can try, and where to get help.

Added 25 Jul 2022
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Dementia - activities and exercise

Participating in suitable activities can help a person with dementia to achieve purpose and pleasure. This webpage from the BetterHealth Channel provides information on planning activities and exercise for people living with dementia.

Added 25 Jul 2022
Video
Dementia: 10 minute exercises to improve your physical and mental health

First video in a series of three from myVirtualMedicalCentre: This video focuses on integrating more physical activity into the life of people of people with dementia - walks people through the 'ten for ten' exercises. (20 min)

Added 25 Jul 2022
Information Sheet
Delirium screen

This tool from Dementia Support Australia is designed to assist health care professionals assess causes of delirium that may be impacting on a person’s behaviours.

Added 25 Jul 2022
Information Sheet
Delirium and dementia

This sheet from Dementia Australia provides information on delirium,  presentation, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, management, relevance to dementia.

Added 25 Jul 2022