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 →

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

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

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

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

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

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

An overview of the different types of medication reviews conducted by pharmacists that address medication-related problems (58 mins) Continue reading →

Examines the physical health issues that often accompany dementia. (99 mins) Continue reading →

Examines the translation of evidence into practice & quality of care re the impact of pain in people with dementia. (58 mins) Continue reading →

Video presentation on Pain rating scales for people with moderate to severe dementia (81 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 →

Practical information on refusal of treatment, Enduring Power of Attorney, pain control & terminal sedation. (69 mins) Continue reading →

How to identify delirium & differentiate delirium from dementia and depression. (59 mins) Continue reading →

Pain assessment and common pain related behaviours in dementia. (51 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 →