This resource provides an outline of applicable Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) item codes applicable to the diagnostic pathway for the assessment and management of dementia. It covers initial...
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- Tool
- Tier
- Foundational
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A comprehensive guide to essential dementia resources for General Practice. Quick links to reputable organisations, RACGP resources and a selection of validated cognitive screening tools. This...
- Type
- Tool
- Tier
- Foundational
This checklist outlines causes of delirium, what to look out for, guidance on what to do and contacts for further advice.
- Type
- Tool
- Tier
- Advanced Practice/Expertise
Practical tools and suggestions are provided throughout the checklist serving as a useful resource for GPs.
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- Tool
- Tier
- Advanced Practice/Expertise
This resource provides an outline of potential activities to cover during appointments for a person with cognitive change. It covers initial history, cognitive assessment, examination, investigation...
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- App
- Tier
- Foundational
You'll learn what delirium is and what it looks like. You'll also learn what to do if you think a person in your care might be experiencing delirium. This module is suitable for anyone who is caring...
- Type
- Online module
- Tier
- Introductory
- Duration
- 15 mins
This virtual classroom session will assist residential care staff to identify the need for and implement the behaviour support plan. Participants will be given an overview of the ABC approach when...
- Type
- Workshop
- Tier
- Enhanced Practice
- Duration
- 1 hr 30 mins
Have you ever felt overwhelmed when a person living with dementia’s behaviour escalates and they become distressed, frustrated, angry and aggressive towards you or others. It can be difficult to know...
- Type
- Online module
- Tier
- Introductory
- Duration
- 15 mins
It is likely you will have days when you are caring for a person living with dementia where things have not gone as planned. When things don’t go as well as expected, the person you care for may have...
- Type
- Online module
- Tier
- Introductory
- Duration
- 15 mins
There is a growing awareness of the potential over- and inappropriate use of psychotropic medicines, such as antipsychotics and other sedatives, in older people, especially those with dementia. DTA...
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- Program
- Tier
- Enhanced Practice
The video is suitable for anyone working in a dementia care environment.
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- Video
- Tier
- Foundational
- Duration
- 15 mins
Invest in the Dementia Knowledge to Action Program to equip your teams with enhanced skills in dementia care, care improvement, leadership, and changed behaviours. Through this program, your staff...
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- Program
- Tier
- Enhanced Practice
The Understanding Dementia MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) was developed by the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre. This world-leading online course is available to everyone with an...
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- Online course
- Tier
- Introductory
D-Esc
D-Esc is a Dementia Australia workshop that provides virtual reality (VR) training for a behavioural emergency, designed for participants working in health care, caring for people living with...
- Type
- Workshop
- Tier
- Foundational
- Duration
- 3 hrs
Build you team’s expertise or upskill yourself with this fully funded, nationally recognised unit of competency.This course offers skills and strategies to help with communication, planning,...
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- Program
- Tier
- Foundational
Build your team’s expertise or upskill yourself with this fully funded, nationally recognised unit of competency.This course offers skills and strategies to help with communication, planning,...
- Type
- Program
- Tier
- Foundational