Resources

 A webinar from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission about the behaviour support planning requirements under the restrictive practices legislation. (58 min)

In this webinar from the Older Person's Advocacy Network, the panel covers communication changes after dementia onset, communication barriers faced by carers supporting a person living with dementia, practical strategies for communicating, and communicating with an individual from a culturally and linguistically diverse background. (1 h)

This webinar from Dementia Training Australia will provide GPs and health professionals with a structured approach to assessment of behaviours and their management (*please note you must be logged in as a Dementia Training Australia member (free) to watch video presentations and access resources). (1 h 2 m)

In this webinar from the Older Persons Advocacy Network, the panel covers what it's like for a person living with dementia during COVID-19, lessons learned from the first wave of COVID-19, strategies for caring from a person with dementia during COVID-19, and the risks of chemical restraint. (1 h 9 m)

This webinar from NPS MedicineWise emphasises how working and communicating as part of a multidisciplinary team can empower health professionals to optimise non-pharmacological approaches in management. (*please note you must be logged in as a NPS MedicineWise member (free) to watch webinars).

This interactive webinar from Dementia Support Australia will offer a clear approach for GPs and other health practitioners when faced with questions regarding capacity of their patients (*please note you must be logged in as a Dementia Training Australia member (free) to watch video presentations and access resources). (1 h 3 m)

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)

In this webinar from the Older Persons Advocacy Network, the panel covers the importance of investigating and responding to the causes of changes in behaviours in people living with dementia. (1 h 9 m)

In this webinar from the Older Persons Advocacy Network, a panel of experts discussed why investigating the causes of behaviour change is essential for providing better health and wellbeing outcomes. (1 h 2 m)

In this webinar from the Older Persons Advocacy Network, the panel covers the benefits of advance care planning, resources and support services to help guide you, and resources for people with diverse needs. (59 min)