Changes in memory, awareness, judgement, communication and behaviour can alter both everyday care and relationships. This topic focuses on practical ways to respond to cognitive change while preserving dignity, remaining abilities, safety and the person’s involvement in decisions wherever possible.
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When the Person You Care For Does Not Recognise How Much Help They Need
A person with dementia may underestimate some difficulties while remaining aware of others. Reduced awareness, disagreement, autonomy and decision-making capacity are not the same thing. This article explains…
When a Holiday Is Not a Holiday: Travelling With a Partner Who Has Dementia
A holiday is supposed to provide a break from everyday life. But when you care for a partner with dementia, the caring responsibilities travel with you. Research shows…
A Practical Dementia Communication Guide for Carers
A practical guide for carers, family members and support workers on reducing conflict when communicating with a person with dementia. Includes de-escalation strategies, scripts for common situations, personal-care…
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When the Person You Care For Does Not Recognise How Much Help They Need
A person with dementia may underestimate some difficulties while remaining aware of others. Reduced awareness, disagreement, autonomy and decision-making capacity are not the same thing. This article explains…
When a Holiday Is Not a Holiday: Travelling With a Partner Who Has Dementia
A holiday is supposed to provide a break from everyday life. But when you care for a partner with dementia, the caring responsibilities travel with you. Research shows…
Véfaîî Dementia Calendar Clock: A Practical Orientation and Reminder Aid
The Véfaîî 11.5-inch digital calendar clock provides a large day, date and time display, spoken announcements, reminders, automatic dimming and Australian daylight-saving adjustment. We examine how it may…
Preventing Dementia: Free Online Course from the University of Tasmania
A free, self-paced University of Tasmania course exploring dementia prevention, modifiable risk factors, cognitive reserve and prevention strategies.
Understanding Dementia: Free Online Course from the University of Tasmania
Build your knowledge of dementia with the Understanding Dementia MOOC. The course starts with the brain, and expands outward to the person, their care network and the wider…
A Practical Dementia Communication Guide for Carers
A practical guide for carers, family members and support workers on reducing conflict when communicating with a person with dementia. Includes de-escalation strategies, scripts for common situations, personal-care…
