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Carer's Resources Coping with Challenging Behaviour

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Changed BehavioursLooks at some of the common behaviour changes that can occur when a person has dementia. Reasons for the changes are discussed and some general guidelines on how to cope with them are provided.

 Alzheimer's Australia - June 1999

WanderingLooks at the wandering behaviours of some people with dementia. The reasons for wandering are discussed as well as some suggestions for ways to manage it.

 Alzheimer's Australia - June 1999

Memory ChangesDescribes some of the differences between memory loss as a part of normal ageing and as a symptom of dementia. It provides some tips for keeping your memory sharp.

Alzheimer's Australia "About Dementia Series" - June 2005 

Going to HospitalA hospital admission can be daunting for anyone, but especially so for a person with dementia. If you are caring for someone with dementia who needs to go to hospital, this Help Sheet provides information to make the hospital experience easier for you and for the person with dementia.

 Alzheimer's Australia "Caring for Someone with Dementia Series" July 2005  

PainPeople with dementia should have any pain treated quickly and effectively but it is not always easy to determine they are in pain. This Help Sheet discusses some of the causes and ways to recognise and treat pain.

Alzheimer's Australia "Caring for Someone with Dementia Series" July 2005  

ContinenceExplains incontinence and some of the reasons that it may occur in people with dementia. It suggests ways that families and carers can manage the problem.

Alzheimer's Australia "Caring for Someone with Dementia Series" July 2005  

Aggressive BehavioursDiscusses the causes of aggressive behaviour and suggests some ways to manage and sources of help.

Alzheimer's Australia "Changed Behaviour and Dementia Series" 2005 

Dementia - Information for families, friends and carers of people with end stage dementiaComprehensive resource with various sections on types & stages of Dementia, levels of medical care, decision making and carer support

WSAHS / Palliative Care Dementia Interface 

Managing dementia in general practicePowerPoint presentation

Dr Max Gaffen 2007

Dementia and Psychotic Disorders in Old AgePowerPoint presentation

Dr Sid Williams 2007

Caring for Someone who lives aloneCarers may have particular concerns about someone with dementia who lives alone. Issues that may arise and ways to help the person safely live alone are discussed here.

Alzheimer's Australia

SundowningExplains why some people with dementia are particularly restless in the afternoon and evening and gives some practical advice for management.

Alzheimer's Australia "Changed Behaviours and Dementia Series" July 2005    

Problem SolvingDiscusses some ways to think about any changes in behaviours that are occurring as a result of dementia. It describes a problem solving approach that may help you manage any behaviours if and when they arise.

Alzheimer's Australia "Changed Behaviours and Dementia Series" July 2005   

Depression and DementiaLooks at depression in people with dementia, how to recognise it, and importantly, ways in which it may be treated.

Alzheimer's Australia "Changed Behaviours and Dementia Series" July 2005 

Anxious BehavioursDiscusses the causes of anxious behaviours and suggests some ways to manage them effectively, as well as some sources of additional help.

Alzheimer's Australia "Changed Behaviours and Dementia Series" July 2005 

Agitated BehavioursDiscusses some of the causes of agitated behaviours and suggests ways to prevent and manage them if they occur.

Alzheimer's Australia "Changed Behaviours and Dementia Series" July 2005   

Hallucinations and False IdeasDiscusses some of the causes, and suggests ways that families and carers can deal with them.

Alzheimer's Australia "Changed Behaviours and Dementia Series" July 2005  

Disinhibited IdeasDescribes the signs and causes of disinhibited behaviours, as well as some sources of help.

Alzheimer's Australia "Changed Behaviours and Dementia Series" July 2005 

Depression in Older peopleDiscusses types, causes and treatment of depression in elderly people

Black Dog Institute  


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