{"id":21725,"date":"2022-08-09T19:14:23","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T09:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hcandis.codexdigital.com.au\/?post_type=news&p=21725"},"modified":"2025-03-26T19:19:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T08:19:36","slug":"understanding-dementia-how-to-stay-up-to-date-on-the-latest-treatments","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/hcandis.com.au\/vi\/news\/understanding-dementia-how-to-stay-up-to-date-on-the-latest-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Dementia: How to stay up to date on the latest treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Understanding Dementia: How to stay up to date on the latest treatments. <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Dementia, what is it?<\/h4>\n

Described as \u201ca collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain\u201d and it is not one specific disease.<\/p>\n

It alters thinking, behaviour, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Brain function is impacted enough to cause interference with someone\u2019s normal social or working life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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So, what is it like working with a client with dementia?<\/h4>\n

Caring for someone with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. As it is specific to each person, people living with dementia may present with changes in behaviour and needs differently.<\/p>\n

Behaviour changes may include, reduced or confused communication, anxious or agitated states, hallucinations and false ideas, loss of inhibition, aggression, wandering, or depression.<\/p>\n

Changes to needs of the person and their care may include, communication needs, eating and nutrition needs, hygiene needs, continence, sleeping habits, memory abilities, and oral and dental health.<\/p>\n

As each person experiences different effects and unique needs from their care, it is pivotal to ensure you are up-to-date on treatments. The Australian Government has launched the Dementia Training Program to offer a national approach to accredited education, upskilling, and professional development in dementia care.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Dementia Training Program<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Understanding Dementia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Department of Health has created the\u00a0Dementia<\/a>\u00a0Training Program that standardises the approach to education, upskilling and professional development for Dementia care as a country.<\/p>\n

The program is free to eligible care workers in residential or community settings. The course is run by\u00a0Dementia Care Australia,<\/a>\u00a0who have a range of resources and free courses that can be taken online or in person.<\/p>\n

The program provides:<\/p>\n