eLearning Videos

eLearning Videos

This section contains video recordings of a wide range of topics on caring for people with dementia presented by academics, researchers and health practitioners who are well regarded in their field of expertise.

There lectures can be accessed in the following ways:

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  • Find your topic under the ‘Categories’ section below
  • Scroll through the list of uncategorised lectures below
  • Download the pdf file with a list of all presentations (As pdf file – 180 Kb)

Categories of eLearning lectures:

Uncategorised list of eLearning Videos:

Hierarchic Dementia Scale-Revised (HDS-R) Video Companion

Hierarchic Dementia Scale-Revised (HDS-R) Video Companion

For use in conjunction with the HDS-R Training Workshops run by DTSC. This video resource demonstrates how the HDS-R can be conducted with people with varying levels of dementia and how the results can be used to inform care planning and intervention strategies. Continue reading

Dementia and the Ageing Prisoner

Dementia and the Ageing Prisoner

Little is known about the ageing prison population & the impact ageing may have on the prison community & justice system. This presentation looks at: ageing prisoner demographics, complexities to do with their remand & policy implications of providing for their increasing cognitive and physical frailty. (43 mins) Continue reading

Dementia and Ageing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities: Is there cause for concern?

Dementia and Ageing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities: Is there cause for concern?

Dementia and Ageing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities: Is there cause for concern? A video presentation by A/Prof Eddy Strivens. Brisbane February 2016 (48 mins) Continue reading

Risperidone use in people with dementia: what do the new restrictions mean?

Risperidone use in people with dementia: what do the new restrictions mean?

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

Communication Matters: Expanding Horizons

Communication Matters: Expanding Horizons

A workshop on non-pharmacological interventions for people living with dementia, with the aim of minimising the functional impact of cognitive-communication difficulties & maximising engagement & quality of life. (58 mins) Continue reading

Nutrition for people living with dementia

Nutrition for people living with dementia

This presentation provides an overview of nutritional issues and considerations for people living with dementia (59 mins) Continue reading

Palliative care for people with dementia

Palliative care for people with dementia

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

LGBTI Elders

LGBTI Elders

In this presentation Ricki Menzies, QLD AIDs Council, explores who LGBTI elders are, what are their lived experiences and the impact of these on accessing services. Continue reading

Montessori: The Aged Care Holy Grail

Montessori: The Aged Care Holy Grail

This presentation shows the positive outcomes associated with implementing a Montessori model. Based on residents’ strengths, needs and abilities, Montessori enables, enhances and enriches lives, giving everybody a reason to get out of bed every day. Continue reading

The National DTSC Fellowship program – Two stories of implementing practice change

The National DTSC Fellowship program – Two stories of implementing practice change

In this presentation two recipients of DTSC Fellowships in 2014 describe their experiences of implementing practice change through a focused practice improvement project. Continue reading