This brief module focuses on changes in the brain that may be related to Alzheimer's disease.
- Type
- Online module
- Tier
- Introductory
- Duration
- 15 mins
- Parent course
-
Module 2 of 7 in: Dementia Discovery
Explore
Explore training to support evidence-based dementia care.
These results are based on your Help Me Choose answers
Filtering by theme:
113–128 of 159 results
Dementia Discovery is designed to help those new to the workforce, who may have limited knowledge about dementia. It aims to increase knowledge about dementia with tips on 'where to next’ for...
- Type
- Online course
- Tier
- Introductory
- Duration
- 3 hrs
This module describes delirium and how it presents in people with and without dementia in the acute care setting. We explore risk factors for delirium and compare delirium and dementia. We look at...
- Type
- Online module
- Tier
- Foundational
- Duration
- 40 mins
- Parent course
-
Module 1 of 9 in: The View from Here: Skills in Dementia Care for Acute Settings
Non-pharmacological interventions that include meaningful activity and are person centred are recommended as the first line approach to address changed behaviour. This presentation will review...
- Type
- Toolkit
- Tier
- Enhanced Practice
With limited guidelines carers have resorted to using extreme measures such as physical restraint and constant supervision to try to maintain safety. These reports have prompted us to review the...
- Type
- Toolkit
- Tier
- Enhanced Practice
This guide is designed to assist health professionals interpret the results gained from the Hierarchic Dementia Scale-Revised (HDS-R) and develop appropriate strategies for people living with...
- Type
- Tool
- Tier
- Enhanced Practice
Information includes what side effects to look out for, and circumstances that lead to increased risk of side effects particularly altered cognition. Keep these cards close at hand e.g. by a...
- Type
- Tool
- Tier
- Foundational
By understanding some of the relationships between the brain and behaviour we can better support people living with dementia in improving their quality of life. The video is primarily created for...
- Type
- Video
- Tier
- Introductory
The Quick Reference Cards are a guide only, to remind or prompt interventions and raise points to consider, including the next steps to take. We recommend you refer to the resources they are based on...
- Type
- Tool
- Tier
- Enhanced Practice
Understand the care experience from the viewpoint of the person living with dementia.
- Type
- Online course
- Tier
- Foundational
- Duration
- 2 hrs
Increase your understanding of pain assessment and management for people living with dementia living in a residential environment.
- Type
- Online course
- Tier
- Enhanced Practice
- Duration
- 2 hrs
A practical and step-wise approach to improving your knowledge, skills and confidence in recognising, diagnosing and managing dementia in the general practice setting.
- Type
- Online course
- Tier
- Foundational
- Duration
- 3 hrs
This course aims to assist workers across the health and aged care sectors to become culturally competent in caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people living with...
- Type
- Online course
- Tier
- Foundational
- Duration
- 3 hrs
This module discusses the dementia trajectory and provides management strategies for the different stages of the disease.Templates for GP management plans for the different stages are provided.This...
- Type
- Online module
- Tier
- Foundational
- Duration
- 1 hr
- Parent course
-
Module 3 of 3 in: Demystifying Dementia
This module discusses the trajectory of dementia and provides management strategies for each stage.This is module 2 in the 3-part module series: Demystifying Dementia
- Type
- Online module
- Tier
- Foundational
- Duration
- 1 hr
- Parent course
-
Module 2 of 3 in: Demystifying Dementia
This course was designed to help nurses and other health professionals understand the care experience from the viewpoint of the person living with dementia.
- Type
- Online course
- Tier
- Foundational
- Duration
- 6 hrs