The Australian Government is continuing its investment in tackling dementia, unveiling a new training resource to boost care workers' ability to support people living with dementia.
The Meaningful Engagement module-part of Dementia Training Australia's Changed Behaviour Toolkit-will equip workers with the skills to have more productive, understanding and fulfilling interactions with people living with dementia.
This ensures older Australians will feel heard, understood and well cared for.
The Toolkit now includes seven modules that cover understanding aggression and agitation, communicating with people with dementia, responding safely to a critical situation, pain and changed behaviour.
The toolkit focuses on best practice approaches, with an emphasis on the person behind the behaviour, as well as specific changed behaviour and psychological symptoms.
It is designed to be easy-to-use in busy care settings, with short, engaging lessons that can be delivered in 15-20 minute sessions.
The lessons include animations, role-play videos, and interactive activities, and can be used in any order.
The free toolkit, provided by Dementia Training Australia on behalf of the Australian Government, is part of the Changed Behaviour Hub.
This comprehensive learning and training portal transforms how healthcare workers support and engage with people living with dementia.
