Resources

 

Caring for Indigenous people with dementia in remote areas: perspectives from the Northern Territory   -   DVD and workbook[h1] [M2] 

This resource provides undergraduate students with a brief view of the unique experience of supporting people with dementia and their carers in urban, regional and remote communities in the Northern Territory. The DVD and workbook will give students the opportunity to discuss cultural, language, and geographical issues that may arise in the context of delivering services to Indigenous Australians. $9.95 (including postage and handling)

Come into My World    -   DVD and Workbook

This resource provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to understand person-centred care and its benefits in improving the quality of their practice and the wellbeing of people who have dementia. The resource has a theoretical underpinning, and illustrates real life examples of person-centred care, as well as scenario based positive and negative outcomes to enhance student’s professional practice. $9.95 (including postage and handling).

General Dementia Knowledge Resource – Interactive CD-ROM

This interactive CD-ROM encompasses the understanding of dementia in Neuro-pathology and Neuro-physiology, as well as personally from the perspectives of people living with dementia and their families. The General Dementia Knowledge Resource is an inquiry based learning framework that includes case studies to illustrate some of the different types of dementia and its affects on diagnosis, treatment, and the lives of people living with dementia and their families.

Dementia Palliative Care    -   DVD and Workbook 

This resource is to provide health professionals with an overview of end of life issues in caring for people with dementia. National and international experts in dementia and palliative care have contributed to a discussion about issues related to the palliative approach, staying at home, care at the end of life, and supporting carers. $9.95 (including postage and handling)

Visual Stories   -   DVD and Workbook

This educational resource includes stories from people living with dementia and their carers talking about their experience of symptoms, diagnosis, living with dementia, prevalence in Australian, and supporting discussion with a guide. $9.95 (including postage and handling)

Special Offer! These resources are available to purchase as a complete pack for $40 (including postage and handling).

Dementia Training Study Centres are supported by the Australian Government

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