In Australia, Risperidone is the only antipsychotic currently licensed for use with changed behaviour in dementia , and is the most commonly used antipsychotic for this purpose. In 2015 new restrictions on the use of Risperidone were introduced due to concerns about adverse effects. (48 mins) Continue reading →
Description of a mobile Palliative Care service (MPaCCS), that visits people in their home to advise and educate staff with the aim of promoting good quality palliative care and reduced reliance on hospice/PCU or ED. (70 mins) Continue reading →
A video presentation on improving continence care through assessment and use of practical strategies to support the person with dementia (60 mins) Continue reading →
The video presentation reviews the evidence & ongoing research informing regarding quality use of medicines by older people. (50 mins) Continue reading →
This presentation covers recent nutritional intervention research on the delivery of high quality nutritional support for people living with dementia. (68 mins) Continue reading →
An overview of the different types of medication reviews conducted by pharmacists that address medication-related problems (58 mins) Continue reading →
Palliative and End of Life Care for People with Dementia: Some Ethical and Practice Issues. A video presentation by Dr Fiona Kelly (68 mins) Continue reading →
Discussion of the physical and behavioural changes that occur with dementia & practical strategies to help maintain mobility for someone living with dementia. (48 mins) Continue reading →