Issues for Health Professionals
This category includes a range of topics on the issues faced by Health Professionals in providing care and services for people living with dementia.
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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 →
This presentation will investigate what Sundowning is and how carers can both exacerbate and alleviate it. (58 mins). Continue reading →
A video presentation on Sexualities and Dementia by Dr Cindy Jones (80 mins) Continue reading →
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 →
Gain a deeper understanding of the epidemiology & presentation of age related disorders and dementias in people with an intellectual disability . (73 mins) Continue reading →
This presentation outlines the role Nurse Practitioners can play, in collaboration with GP’s, for this group of people. (75 mins) Continue reading →
A systematic facilitated change process that focuses on supporting staff teams to achieve changes in practice. (50 mins) Continue reading →
A webinar presentation on non-pharmacological interventions, leadership development and mentorship programs, for people with dementia. (44 mins) Continue reading →
An overview of Dementia Behaviour Advisory Management Service, (DBMAS), with case study (23 mins) Continue reading →
European research group Interdem and the improvement of the quality of dementia care (74 mins) Continue reading →
An inter-disciplinary Dementia Care Competency Framework for managers and practitioners working in community and health care settings. (77 mins) Continue reading →
Explains what a Community of Practice is and how it works to make lasting change in the workplace (55 mins) Continue reading →
A video presentation by Dr Davie Lie on Dementia and public health; Promise, pitfalls and progress (87 mins) Continue reading →
Dementia care presents ethical challenges to the principles of Western health ethics. (60 mins) Continue reading →
A video presentation by Prof Elizabeth Beattie on Decision making capacity and dementia (89 mins) Continue reading →
Technology Assists People with Dementia: Science Fiction, Wishful Thinking or Fact? A video presentation by Prof Richard Fleming (88 mins) Continue reading →
Discussion of a variety of issues related to elder abuse, on people with dementia. (32 mins) Continue reading →
Discussion of the importance of self care for health care professionals. (28 mins) Continue reading →
