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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 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →

The challenge of Sundowning

This presentation will investigate what Sundowning is and how carers can both exacerbate and alleviate it. (58 mins). Continue reading →

Life Story app for people living with dementia

An overview of research on the use of touchscreen technology for people with dementia & considerations for developing suitable apps eg. the My Life Story app. (49 mins) Continue reading →

Optimising communication when dementia gets in the way

Discusses the obstacles to communication with the person with Dementia and what can we do to improve communication (54 mins) Continue reading →

Three organisational approaches to supporting people with dementia

The session explores changing culture and improving practice in dementia support, one step at a time. (59 mins) Continue reading →

“Where is that toilet?” – Continence and Dementia

A video presentation on improving continence care through assessment and use of practical strategies to support the person with dementia (60 mins) Continue reading →

Promoting Positive Wellbeing

An overview of an innovative positive wellbeing approach to care for older people (61 mins) Continue reading →

Sexualities and Dementia

A video presentation on Sexualities and Dementia by Dr Cindy Jones (80 mins) Continue reading →

An Introduction to Younger Onset Dementia

The video recording provides an Introduction to Young Onset Dementia (YOD) (58 mins) Continue reading →

Medicines – Can less be more?

The video presentation reviews the evidence & ongoing research informing regarding quality use of medicines by older people. (50 mins) Continue reading →

Hierarchic Dementia Scale-Revised (HDS-R)

A webinar presentation by Dr D. Dastoor, HDS developer & T. Simpson (WA DTSC), who discuss development of the original HDS, the updated kit & manual. (59 mins) Continue reading →

Why LGBTI ageing should be everyone’s business

The video presentation examines the issues around LGBTI ageing and aged care from the perspective of the client and the role of the service provider. (49 mins) Continue reading →

Aged Care Quality Agency & the Accreditation Standards

This session will help you better understand the Accreditation Standards and expected outcomes for Aged Care facilities. (52 mins) Continue reading →

Providing a safe environment in acute care

A seminar to assist staff to provide a safe environment in acute care for people with dementia who wander. (50 mins) Continue reading →

Successful ageing for people with intellectual disability

Gain a deeper understanding of the epidemiology & presentation of age related disorders and dementias in people with an intellectual disability . (73 mins) Continue reading →

Exercise to reduce falls in people with dementia

Research and implementation of home based exercise to reduce falls risk in people with dementia. (69 mins) Continue reading →

Dementia fundamentals: Quality of life and activities

This lecture focuses on the links between lifestyle activities and Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). (90 mins) Continue reading →

Complementary medicines in dementia

Explores some of the complementary medicines and therapies used in the management of people with dementia. (60 mins) Continue reading →

End of life care for people with severe dementia

A study on the experiences of care workers providing end of life care to people living with severe dementia (56 mins) Continue reading →

Delirium – Not all confusion is Dementia

Not all confusion in people with dementia is caused by the underlying neurological condition causing their dementia. (49 mins) Continue reading →

Medication management in dementia

Examines options to utilise the available medications to achieve better outcomes for people at greater risk of dementia. (45 mins) Continue reading →

How hospitals can improve care for people with dementia

Explores strategies that hospitals can confidently implement to improve care practices for people with dementia (94 mins) Continue reading →

The role of the Nurse Practitioner in dementia care

This presentation outlines the role Nurse Practitioners can play, in collaboration with GP’s, for this group of people. (75 mins) Continue reading →

TOrCCH (Towards Organisational Culture Change)

A systematic facilitated change process that focuses on supporting staff teams to achieve changes in practice. (50 mins) Continue reading →

Falls prevention for people with dementia

This presentation reviews what current research indicates can be effective in reducing falls and falls related injury risk for people with dementia. (60 mins) Continue reading →

Genetics of dementia

Examines ε4 polymorphism of the APOE gene and evidence for a distinctive Cognitive Phenotype . (53 mins) Continue reading →

Improve the care of people with dementia in acute hospitals

How to improve the care of people with dementia in acute hospitals. A video presentation by Professor Brian Drapper. (54 mins) Continue reading →

The Bentley Memory Clinic

Examines the experience of providing evaluation and management of memory related disorders in older persons. (59 mins) Continue reading →

Be a leader in dementia care

A webinar presentation on non-pharmacological interventions, leadership development and mentorship programs, for people with dementia. (44 mins) Continue reading →

Effective communication

A 3 part video presentation that examines ways to maintain effective communication and a meaningful relationship with the person who has dementia Continue reading →

Nutritional interventions in dementia care

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 DBMAS

An overview of Dementia Behaviour Advisory Management Service, (DBMAS), with case study (23 mins) Continue reading →

What do we need to make life worth living?

Quality of Life as Flourishing: What Do We Know? What Do We Need to Find Out to Make Life Worth Living? (82 mins) Continue reading →

Multi-ethnic workforce in dementia care

A research project explores the changing multicultural workforce in residential aged care (44 mins) Continue reading →

Communication and dementia

Examines the communication impairments associated with dementia and the role of communication as part of care. (90 mins) Continue reading →

RUDAS: a dementia screening tool for a multicultural society

Doctor Rowland discusses his research to develop a mental state screening tool that is able to be used across multiple cultures. (87 mins) Continue reading →

End of life dementia care: Can we do it better?

Explores issues of supportive and palliative care at end of life for people with dementia (80 mins) Continue reading →

European research and the quality of dementia care

European research group Interdem and the improvement of the quality of dementia care (74 mins) Continue reading →

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