Implementing person-centred care for residents with dementia needs an effective organisational strategy, writes Michelle Harris-Allsop.
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New funding to improve dementia care and services
The government has announced a $3 million funding boost to support the national programs for training the aged care workforce and supporting facilities to better manage dementia-related behaviours.
Noticeboard: Professor Richard Fleming retires from DTA
Professor Richard Fleming, executive director of Dementia Training Australia, has announced he is stepping down to explore other interests.
Training for dementia-friendly pharmacists
Pharmacists now have the opportunity to get dementia specific training thanks to a new online course developed by Dementia Training Australia.
New resource to track antipsychotic use
A new resource has been launched to assist aged care providers to monitor the use of antipsychotic medications.
Taking the citizenship of people with dementia seriously
Scalabrini’s newest facility marks the emergence of a new paradigm in Australia, writes Richard Fleming.
New dementia e-learning for night time carers
Dementia Training Australia has launched a new, free online training course for aged care staff who care for people with dementia overnight.
A year of AAA coverage: your top 10
Before, after and in between the many reviews reporting in 2017, it’s been another busy year in aged care news. However, it was our report on wages in the sector early in the year that topped the most-viewed list.
New training on homelessness and dementia
Dementia among the homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless is one of six diverse groups featured in a series of national workshops getting underway this month.
New medication app for staff working with people with dementia
Dementia Training Australia has released a new mobile app to assist staff involved in medication management to provide quality use of medicines for people living with dementia.
Shifting the focus of care to wellness
A salutogenic approach, which focuses on factors for health and wellbeing rather than disease, has enormous relevance in aged care, and particularly dementia care, writes Professor Richard Fleming.
Online dementia courses facilitate mobile learning
Dementia Training Australia has launched a series of short online courses designed to support time-poor community and home care workers learn on the go.
Free dementia e-learning courses launched
Dementia Training Australia has launched an online learning platform featuring short and flexible courses designed to help time-poor aged care staff complete the training.
Education resource supports families to make sense of dementia diagnosis
A new DVD has been launched to help increase carers’ understanding of dementia and the impact on the brain.
