residential care

New standards – An opportunity to improve medication use in residential aged care

06 May 2019

Responsive behaviours are experienced by many people who are living with dementia. Non-medication approaches are overwhelmingly the most appropriate and effective means of providing support.

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New dementia e-learning for night time carers

02 Feb 2018

Dementia Training Australia has launched a free online training course for aged care staff who care for people with dementia overnight.

Sexuality And People In Residential Aged Care Facilities: A Guide For Partners And Families

07 Feb 2017

The need for love, affection, physical closeness and contact continues throughout life, as does the desire to look and feel good. These needs are all part of our sexuality which...

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The Virtual Forest

02 Feb 2017

The Virtual Forest™ is a screen-projected game for people living with dementia. The virtual environment is designed to be calming and relaxing.

Monday To Friday

02 Feb 2017

A composer and PhD student has released 20 classical music tracks specifically for people with dementia.

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Giving Voice Chorus

01 Feb 2017

Giving Voice Chorus is a choir program for people with dementia and their care partners.

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