Resources

Dr. Tracey Mackie's presentation on engaging people living with dementia in decision making at the Dementia Partnership Project Inaugural WA Community Services Symposium. (37 min)

In this video from the Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre, Associate Professor Gaynor Parfitt speaks about an evaluation of an exercise program for people with dementia that she is leading and the importance of gaining evidence to enable uptake of exercise programs for people with dementia in residential aged care. (2 min)

This video from Alzheimer's WA covers how a diagnosis of dementia does not necessarily mean you have to stop driving straight away, however because the condition involves a gradual decline in cognitive and physical ability, you will need to stop driving at some point. (4 min)

Interview with Dr Emily Reeve on her research project with the Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre on deprescribing medication for residents in aged care. (2 min)

Second video in a series of three: This video focuses on what Alzheimer's disease is, issues to discuss and decide upon, dealing with Alzheimer's disease, and working together with family/friends and your doctor. (19 min)

A collection of videos from Dementia Australia related to dementia-friendly environments.

This is the third video in a series of three from myVirtualMedicalCentre. This video focuses on understanding and managing Alzheimer's disease, and caring for the carer. (20 min)

This video from Alzheimer's WA consists of Joy's 2017 symposium presentation on Dementia Care Mapping - supported living. (26 min)

This short film by Dementia Australia is about a program in the Hunter region of NSW for men in the early stages of dementia and male carers of people with dementia. (4 min)

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)