Resources

In this Guest Lecture hosted by Dementia Australia, case studies will be used to demonstrate how easy it can be to implement person-centred care (*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)

This symposium, hosted by the Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration and Dementia Training Australia, reflects on progress since the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and safety, and added challenges of COVID-19 (*please note you must be logged in as a Dementia Training Australia member (free) to watch video presentations and access resources). (5 h)  

This webinar from Forward with Dementia will guide diagnosticians and primary care practitioners to help their patients access services. (48 min)

In this webinar from the Older Persons Advocacy Network, the expert panel discusses the particular challenges faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds when entering aged care, and how these differences can increase the likelihood of chemical restraint. (1 h)

In this webinar from the Older Persons Advocacy Network, the experts on our panel discuss why investigating causes of changes in behaviour is essential for providing better outcomes. They will also explore some alternatives to medications, and how they can be integrated into care environments. (1 h 4 m)

In this webinar from the Older Persons Advocacy Network, the panel members explore what informed choice about medication management means, and what is involved in assessing a person’s capacity. They will also cover family conferences, the difference between supported and substitute decision-making, and where people can access support.

In this webinar from the Older Persons Advocacy Network, the panel explores what psychotropics are and why they’ve been overused in Australia. They will also cover the questions to ask your health care team when discussing medications and what treatment options are most suitable for different people. (1 h 4 m)

In this webinar from the Older Persons Advocacy Network, you’ll hear first-hand from a person living with dementia about the common misconceptions about people living with dementia. Panellists also talk about the rights of the person living with dementia, their families and carers to make informed choices about their treatment, and alternative approaches to medication. (1 hr 5 m)

The first webinar of this series from the Older Persons Advocacy Network, in which our panel of experts discuss issues associated with medication management and chemical restraint. They will also discuss the rights and roles of the older person, partners, carers, families and representatives in making informed choices about medication. (1 h 3 m)