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Dementia Training Australia

Locality: Wollongong, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4221 5555

Address: University of Wollongong 2522 Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Website: https://dta.com.au

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25.01.2022 Looking to further your own personal knowledge that will help you better understand caring for those living with dementia? Today is the last day to register for our March online course intake commencing Tuesday 3rd March! Don’t miss out sign up today! https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/

25.01.2022 Today, 12th May is International Nurses Day! A day to celebrate and honour the value and gifts that nurses provide to the people of our world The theme this year is Nursing the World to Health, promoting public awareness of the critical contribution nurses provide in healthcare and health management, especially in a global crisis such as the world is facing this year. DTA would like to thank nurses everywhere for the dedication and care they provide every single day.... This day marks the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. How would the famous nurse have tackled COVID-19? https://www.theguardian.com//how-would-florence-nightingal

24.01.2022 DTA’s consortium partner Centre for Dementia Learning has developed a new Certificate IV in Dementia Practice, and they would like to hear from YOU! Complete a short 10-minute survey to go into the running to win one of five $50 Coles Myer gift cards. The survey closes Friday 5th June, and winners will be notified by email. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/certiv-dementia-practice

24.01.2022 WORKSHOP: Introduction to the HDS-R and the Possibility Oriented Approach to care planning Dementia Training Australia and WA Occupational Therapy Association When: Friday, 31 July 2020... 9:00am - 4:00pm Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152 Registrations for this workshop are invited from tertiary qualified health professionals working in acute, residential or community settings, particularly those responsible for assessing cognition and creating care plans for people living with dementia. For registration and further details please follow this link: https://dta.com.au//introduction-to-the-hierarchic-dement/

23.01.2022 ENVIRONMENT WEBINAR SERIES Presented by Nick Seemann, Tara Graham Cochrane & Lyntara Quirke, and Hosted by DTA Meaningful Engagement Outdoors... WHEN: Wednesday, 18 November 2020 10:00am WA 11.30am NT 12:00pm QLD 12:30pm SA 1:00pm NSW/TAS/ACT/VIC During the COVID-19 pandemic, many residents have had little contact with friends and family and have spent a lot of time within the boundaries set by a care environment. It has become even more important to find ways to use the environment to enable and encourage residents to do things that are meaningful to them. This webinar series involves two sessions that will look at how we can use what we have to create opportunities for interaction and enjoyment. The first webinar will look at meaningful engagement outdoors (18 November). It will address our need to get outside, be active and enjoy the fresh air. We will introduce ways that a good environment can support people to make choices, use retained abilities and engage in outdoor activity that is meaningful to them. For registration and further details please follow this link: https://dta.com.au//envirowebinar-meaningful-engagement-o/

23.01.2022 Understanding how the protein tau moves between neurons in the brain offers insight into possible treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, researchers report. Tau, which is abundant in our brain cells, maintains structure and stability within neurons while also assisting with the transport of nutrients. However when tau misfolds, it disrupts the functioning of neurons, ultimately killing them. ** Read the full article here: https://www.futurity.org/tau-proteins-spread-neurodegenera/

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21.01.2022 Are you looking for Resources and Training that are COVID-19 specific? DTA is here to help you feel informed and educated by compiling the most up to date information on the current situation. https://www.dta.com.au/covid-19-resources/

21.01.2022 FREE WEBINAR Consulting on the Draft of the Aged Care Access Code This is a joint webinar run by COTA Australia, OPAN, Dementia Australia and National Seniors Australia.... WHEN: Wednesday, 6th May 1pm 2pm AEST Last week, a visitor access code to ensure nationally consistent visitation policy was released for consultation with the public. The code aims to apply a compassionate and consistent visitor policy that continues to minimise the risk of COVID-19 while providing innovative on-site visiting solutions to maintain the mental health of residents. This webinar invites older people in residential aged care, families and representatives to provide their feedback on this Code to ensure it adequately meets the needs of aged care recipients and their families. For registration and further details please follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/consulting-on-the-draft-of-

21.01.2022 On Tuesday we were lucky enough to have our Department of Health team come and visit us in our Wollongong offices for the day! Being able to meet and mingle with those so essential to the work we do here at DTA was an inspiring and gratifying day for all

19.01.2022 Recent research has begun to detail the lifestyle strategies that could most effectively protect our minds, and it now seems possible that we could further push back the average age for the onset of dementia! Get moving! Regular exercise may be one of the better ways to help prevent or slow cognitive decline in people who are cognitively healthy as well as in those already experiencing some memory problems. Eat a heart-healthy diet! What is good for your heart is... good for your brain! These include the MIND, Mediterranean, Nordic, Japanese, and DASH diets. Control blood pressure. Treating hypertension, especially in midlife, can reduce risk for cognitive impairment and potentially reduce risk for dementia. Engage your brain! Engaging your brain in lifelong learning of new skills and new activities could contribute to a reduced risk of cognitive decline ** Read the full article here: https://wapo.st/2HDo7Rg

18.01.2022 FREE WEBINAR Presented by Samuel Eddy and Hosted by DTA Improve Resilience and Wellbeing in the Dementia Care Workplace during COVID-19... WHEN: Thursday 30 April 2020 6:00pm - 7:00pm WA 7:30pm - 8:30pm SA/NT 8:00pm - 9:00pm NSW/VIC/QLD/TAS/ACT Caring for people living with dementia can be highly stressful and challenging. Staff may be at a higher risk of exhaustion, mental health and other workplace-related issues. Samuel’s presentation will demonstrate how practising self-care is a key resilience-building tool to prevent burnout, stress and carer fatigue. For registration and further details please follow this link: https://www.dta.com.au/dta-events/staff-wellbeing/

17.01.2022 FREE NATIONAL WEBINAR Presented by John Thorpe, Sally Lambourne, Dr. Monica Cations & Dr. Caroline Vafeas, and Hosted by DTA Best Practice Support for People Living with Younger Onset Dementia... WHEN: Thursday 24 September, 2020 6:00pm - 7:00pm WA 7:30pm - 8:30pm SA, NT 8:00pm - 9:00pm NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT Younger Onset Dementia is used to describe any form of dementia that develops in people under the age of 65. It’s often misunderstood and has differing complexities compared to older people living with dementia. Understanding the experiences and needs of young people living with dementia, recognising the barriers to best practice care and embracing pragmatic strategies to quality care, are all key to ensuring people living with Younger Onset Dementia live meaningful and fulfilling lives. For registration and further details please follow this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WkvxEuPqQrq6mQxPIkPDUQ

17.01.2022 FREE NATIONAL WEBINAR Presented by Giuliana Duffy and Claire Doyle, and Hosted by DTA Palliative Dementia Service: A New Initiative from Silver Chain, Responding to a Community's Needs... WHEN: Thursday 23rd July, 2020 6:00pm - 7:00pm WA 7:30pm - 8:30pm SA, NT 8:00pm - 9:00pm NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT Dementia is on the rise. For Australians, dementia is the second leading cause of death and its numbers are estimated to double over the next 30 years. With lack of understanding, strain on carers, and rising costs in equipment and care needs, the World Health Organisation have declared dementia a ‘Public health priority’. This presentation will look at how Silver Chain are adapting services to meet community needs, by introducing a new pilot project focusing on holistic palliative dementia care for those living at home. For registration and further details please follow this link: https://dta.com.au/events/palliative-dementia-service/

16.01.2022 Art breaks down barriers of dementia The Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney has launched an online toolkit for people living with dementia and their support network. Titled The Artful: Art and Dementia, this toolkit is an innovative online resource that offers creative activities led by artists.... It includes ten art-making activities inspired by works in the MCA Collection, and comes with step-by-step instructions, short instructional videos and questions to help start a conversation about the artwork. It has been specially designed to suit a variety of needs and can be easily integrated into a home setting as well as a healthcare setting, such as aged care centres and hospitals. https://www.mca.com.au//art-dementia/artful-online-toolkit/

16.01.2022 FREE NATIONAL WEBINAR Presented by Dr. Kylie Radford, Dr. Kate Smith, Lauren Poulos, and Kevin Taylor, and Hosted by DTA Resources to Support the Care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Living with Dementia ... WHEN: Thursday 25th June, 2020 6:00pm - 7:00pm WA 7:30pm - 8:30pm SA, NT 8:00pm - 9:00pm NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT Older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are more likely to develop dementia, and experience barriers to accessing the supports and services they need, compared to other Australians. To ensure we provide the best possible care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with dementia, we need to be able to; identify and support culturally safe care needs and practices, and be aware of the tools, co-designed with community, available to help us in achieving this goal. For registration and further details please follow this link: https://dta.com.au//resources-to-support-atsi-people-livi/

15.01.2022 By 2025 we will need 378,000 carers to support the growing number of people living with dementia. Dementia Training Australia works with aged and health care staff to provide the knowledge and skills required to help support and care for those living with this condition. Find out more at https://www.dta.com.au/

15.01.2022 DTA would love to hear your thoughts! We currently have our online courses, online resources and often arrange webinars - but what else could DTA be offering at this uncertain time? Leave your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below!

14.01.2022 FREE WEBINAR: Living with Dementia during COVID-19 & how we can all help WHEN: Tuesday 21st April, 3:00pm - 4:00pm AEST COVID-19 has created significant uncertainty in Australia, especially in aged care. Health and industry experts from OPAN, Dementia Alliance International and Dementia Australia will provide information about what is being done to assist people in aged care living with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic.... For registration and further details please follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/living-with-dementia-during

14.01.2022 Today is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of the women in our lives and all over the world Here at DTA we have the pleasure of welcoming to our team Ellie Newman to her new role of UWA Director of Dementia Training Australia. Ellie is a senior physiotherapist with expertise in dementia and delirium care. Her dedication to delivering person-centred care for people living with dementia saw her receive the 2017 Health Professional o...f the Year Award from the WA Consumer’s Council. Ellie’s other achievements include working extensively in the United Kingdom’s NHS system alongside her private dementia consultancy roles. She immigrated to Perth in 2012 and joined the Royal Perth and Bentley Group (RPBG) Hospitals as the Senior Medical and Aged Care Physiotherapist. In 2016, Ellie was selected to lead and implement the Cognitive Impairment Project across the RPBG, identifying and delivering a better way to care for patients with dementia and delirium. Ellie has since led a wider piece of work for the East Metropolitan Health Service in Western Australia, which saw them become the first metropolitan health service in Australia to be officially recognised by Dementia Australia as working towards being a dementia friendly health service. Ellie continues her role as Clinical Specialist for Delirium and Dementia for the RPBG alongside her role as DTA Director (UWA). Sourced from: @RPHResearchFoundation

14.01.2022 As a person living with Alzheimer’s disease, John Quinn is challenging the belief that a diagnosis means ‘end of life’. Here he explains how, with adaptations and timely interventions, it is possible to live life well with dementia. ** Read the full article here: https://journalofdementiacare.com/putting-reablement-into-/

13.01.2022 Are you new to the workforce? Looking to increase your knowledge of Dementia? Dementia Training Australia has created a new online resource called Dementia Discovery. https://www.dta.com.au/dementia-discovery/... Dementia Discovery is aimed at those new to supporting people with Dementia and who are looking for an introduction to Understanding Dementia. These online micro-courses aim to increase knowledge on key topics and helps develop the ability to provide person-centred support to those living with dementia. The training and resources on this page are free and readily accessible, simply go to the DTA website and become a member to start accessing all the educational content within Dementia Discovery today.

13.01.2022 Did you know there are more than 413,106 Australians living with dementia? By 2025 this number is expected to increase to 536,154. DTA works with aged and health care staff to provide the tools they need to treat those living with this condition.... Find out more at www.dta.com.au

12.01.2022 A fascinating study in Spain has concluded that bilingualism could act as a cognitive reserve factor against dementia. The researchers have followed the evolution of the patients for seven months, in which they have been able to observe that the group of bilinguals has had a lower loss of brain volume and has better maintained their cognitive abilities. This is believed to be due largely to the cognitive stimulation favoured by the alternation between one language and another. ** Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/39u6VsS

11.01.2022 For many people, spirituality is a means of hope, meaning and finding purpose in one's life. For those affected by dementia, spiritual beliefs and religious practices can be ways to find peace, hope and reassurance amid a very fearful interior world for them. It can also help maintain the life patterns and structures of the affected individual, which is important. ** Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3aJA8RF

11.01.2022 There is a new blood test showing promise for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. A simple test that detects proteins present in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients is showing great promise for accurate and early diagnosis, and is coming to Australia. ** Read more here: https://www1.racgp.org.au//new-blood-test-shows-promise-fo

11.01.2022 Those facing or living with the diagnosis of dementia can still live well and be empowered. They can continue to have a sense of belonging and worth, and can find new or different ways to remain socially or intellectually engaged. All individuals are so much more than their diagnostic labels or expected disease trajectories. ** Read the full article here: https://www.thisweeknews.com//empowerment-of-individuals-f

11.01.2022 A multi-disciplinary approach to caring for people with changed behaviours: Practical support on how to overcome barriers when providing care to people living with dementia" "Delivered by NPS MedicineWise, registration is open for this free online panel discussion - includes Ellie Newman, physiotherapist and DTA Director UWA https://www.nps.org.au//dementia-caring-for-people-with-ch

11.01.2022 It's Dementia Action Week and we are pleased to announce our latest online course: CREATING SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA 3 hours | 3 weeks | Cost free | Certificate of Completion... The course provides an introduction to why environments matter and how you can help support transformation of the places you work to better support people living with dementia. Suitable for people working in: Mixed , Acute Care , Residential Care In this course you'll: 1. Learn why environments matter 2. Explore good places to live and 3. How to transform buildings (and the organisations that run them). DTA aims to ensure people live well for many years after their dementia diagnosis, making their own choices and living rich and active lives. FIND OUT MORE: https://dta.com.au/online/creating-supportive-environments/

10.01.2022 ** WEBINAR REMINDER ** Diagnosing Dementia in General Practice - A Stepwise Approach Register for our free webinar via Zoom on Thursday 22 October: https://dta.us15.list-manage.com/track/click... 1 hour | FREE | 7:00pm NSW/VIC/TAS/ACT | 6:00pm QLD | 6:30pm SA | 5:30pm NT | 4:00pm WA Register Now!

10.01.2022 Mr Velvet Ears is a heart-warming film that chronicles the story of Anne and Edie, a Ballarat-based couple who have been together for 35 years. Edie lives with younger onset dementia, and the film follows Anne making the painful decision to support Edie by moving into residential aged-care to be with her with a positive and inspiring determination The film is shot through the eyes of Mr Velvet Ears, their dementia assist dog who listens intently to Anne’s reflections a...nd is a constant source of companionship, adding warmth to the difficult topics addressed in the film. The film has received heartfelt praise from Australian audiences. Find out more about the film and how you can watch it here: https://bit.ly/326vJFr

09.01.2022 FREE NATIONAL WEBINAR Presented by Brendan McCormack, and Hosted by DTA Human Flourishing: Bringing new meaning to living with dementia ... WHEN: Thursday, 19 November 2020 6:00pm NSW/VIC/TAS 5:00pm QLD 5:30pm SA 4:30pm NT 3:00pm WA Person-centred dementia care is taken for granted in much of the dementia literature, yet it is difficult to imagine an argument against person-centred dementia care in intention at least. But what does it really mean for persons living with dementia, their care partners and care workers? Like all useful concepts, its simplicity can be complex! Professor Brendan McCormack will make the case for person-centredness to be a core philosophy for everything we do, for us to think about person-centredness at every level of decision making and for us to seek every opportunity to make it ‘real’ in everyday acts. For registration and further details please follow this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p5_cDOPwREiA8CJbZc_AHw

09.01.2022 Want to know more about the amazing women that make up the DTA team in WA?! The @RPHResearchFoundation have been kind enough to showcase just how fantastic they all are... watch below

07.01.2022 Volunteers play a critical role in ensuring that people with dementia have active and meaningful everyday lives. A study titled How Volunteers Contribute to Persons with Dementia Coping in Everyday Life aims to explore what motivates volunteers to start engaging in volunteer work in dementia care, and what motivates them to continue this engagement. Read more here: https://www.dovepress.com/how-volunteers-contribute-to-pers

06.01.2022 Did you know that by 2025 the cost of caring for people who live with dementia is predicted to increase to $18.7 billion AUD? Dementia Training Australia works with aged and health care staff to provide the knowledge and skills required to help support and care for those living with this condition. Find out more at www.dta.com.au

05.01.2022 Welcome to Brain Awareness Week! BAW is the global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. It is an opportunity to let people know about the current progress in brain research, as well as the progress in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the brain such as dementia. Every March, BAW unites the efforts of partner organisations worldwide in a celebration of the brain for people of all ages.... We should all get involved and give to this worthy cause! https://brainfoundation.org.au/

04.01.2022 With the increasing number of people presenting with symptoms, GPs are now being asked to identify and diagnose dementia, referring only unusual or complex presentations to specialists. Once the diagnosis is made, GPs are in the position of having to provide the necessary ongoing care and support to both the person with dementia and their family carers. Written by Dr Margaret Winbolt, a director at Dementia Training Australia, read more about supporting GPs in dementia diagnosis and care here: https://journalofdementiacare.com/supporting-gps-in-diagno/

04.01.2022 FREE NATIONAL WEBINAR Presented by Dr Hilton Koppe, Dr Marita Long & Dr Stephanie Daly, and Hosted by DTA Demystifying Dementia... WHEN: Tuesday 15 September, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm WA 6:30pm - 7:30pm SA, NT 7:00pm - 8:00pm NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT Dementia is a common presentation in general practice. It is the leading cause of death in women in Australia and second leading cause of death overall. This webinar has been designed to assist GPs and nurses in their interactions with people with dementia and their family/carers. The webinar will include an interactive discussion with panelists outlining frameworks for making it easier to assess people presenting with dementia. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with the panel. For registration and further details please follow this link: https://capeinstitute.org.au/course/w-dta-d-018/

01.01.2022 There is growing evidence that music is a highly effective tool for improving various symptoms of dementia. It can reduce agitation, alleviate depression and anxiety, trigger personal memories, and be a powerful stimulus for reaffirming a sense of self and enhancing social relationships The Music, Mind and Movement program is based on the seven attributes of music engaging, persuasive, emotional, personal, physical, synchronous and social and aims at targeting cognition, motor skills, psychosocial functions and behaviour. ** Find out more about the program here: https://mmmprog.com/