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Alzheimer's disease

This webpage from healthdirect provides information about Alzheimer's disease including, what Alzheimer's disease is, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, complications, caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease, and resources and support.

Added 21 Jul 2022
Webinar
Alternative approaches for people living with dementia: A practical guide

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)

Added 21 Jul 2022
Webinar
Alternative approaches to chemical restraint

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)

Added 21 Jul 2022
Video
Allies in dementia health care project

This video from the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation provides information about allied health professionals and how they can contribute to the health care of a person living with dementia. (3 min)

Added 21 Jul 2022
Guidance
Allied health professionals and you: A guide for people living with dementia and their carers

This paper from the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation provides information about allied health professionals and how they can contribute to the health care of a person living with dementia.

Added 21 Jul 2022
Podcast
A lived experience of dementia and changed behaviours

In this podcast episode from NPS MedicineWise, Dr Anna Samecki talks with Theresa Flavin, who has been living with dementia for many years. Theresa gives a powerful insight into how it feels being on ‘the other side’ and offers a unique patient perspective on dementia and changed behaviour care. (21 min)

Added 21 Jul 2022
Guidance
Better health for people living with dementia: A guide on the role of allied health professionals

This paper from the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation provides information about allied health professionals, and the ways they can help people living with dementia.

Added 21 Jul 2022
Booklet
A guide for family carers: Dealing with behaviours in people with dementia

This guide from the Dementia Collaborative Research Centre is for family carers providing care for a person with dementia. It includes practical information about how to deal with the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.

Added 21 Jul 2022
Video
Aged care workers - changed behaviours

In this video, Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe discusses ways to support people living with dementia who might be presenting changed behaviours in residential aged care facilities. (4 min)

Added 21 Jul 2022
Webpage
Advanced dementia

Dementia is a life-limiting illness and people with dementia have palliative needs. Understanding the terminal nature of the condition and its common patterns helps families and caregivers as they make care decisions. This webpage from CareSearch provides information about palliative care in dementia care.

Added 21 Jul 2022