Overcoming Barriers to Care

Caring for older Australians with dementia is a unique experience. It's important you are prepared to engage empathetically with those in care and know the strategies needed to help them. This question set will help care workers apply their knowledge of dementia care in real-world scenarios. They'll see how they can help older Australians with dementia in a variety of settings. It will empower learners to support the dignity of older Australians with dementia, and it will help create a calmer, happier environment for the older Australians.

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By the time the learners achieve knowledge mastery in this question set, they will be able to:

• Implement individualised communication strategies to alleviate distress and aim to reduce responsive behaviours.
• Implement strengths-based approaches that support older Australians' dignity and empowerment.

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1. Enhance communication
2. Addressing unmet needs
3. Building relationships
4. Strengths-based approaches
5. Promote dignity
6. Adapting the care environment
7. Bathing alternatives
8. Evidence-based care