In this series of videos, Professor Lynn Chenoweth from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing at the University of New South Wales discusses the theories behind changed behaviours seen in dementia and describes possible models for assessment and techniques for management, including real-world examples. For health professionals working in the residential aged care sector.
Learn more about the NPS MedicineWise Dementia and changed behaviours: a person-centred approach program
As part of the NPS MedicineWise education program Dementia and changed behaviours: a person-centred approach, a specific activity targeted at the barriers and needs of aged care facilities was developed. The activity included an online tutorial (made up of the video series below) and face-to-face training.
Although the face-to-face training is no longer available, we are pleased to be able to provide access to the accompanying workbook, which covers topics such as:
- Common presentations that may mimic changed behaviours in dementia.
- Medicines and their limited role in changed behaviour.
- How to review medicines for people who exhibit changed behaviours, and the practical ways to deprescribe antipsychotics and benzodiazepines.
- The multidisciplinary team and how it contributes to safe management of changed behaviours.
- How to deliver microtraining, and what to look out for.
The workbook can be downloaded here.
Module 1. Introduction and pre-reading reflection
Meet Lynn and hear about the content being presented in the video series.
Module 2. Personhood and person-centred care
Learn about 'personhood' and what it means when working with people living with dementia.
Module 3. Principles and features of person-centred care
Listen to an introduction on the core features of person-centred care.
Module 4. Exploring person-centred communication
Refresh on the basic principles for communicating with people living with dementia.
Module 5. Changed behaviours — the underlying biological reasons
Reflect on the pathophysiological changes that can lead to changed behaviours.
Module 6. Changed behaviours — the person-centred perspective
Understand changed behaviours as a form of communication from a person with dementia.
Module 7. Reducing and responding to aggression
Learn why residents may display aggression and what can help reduce these incidents.
Module 8. Reducing resistance to care and treatment
Consider possible approaches to dealing with forms of resistance.
Module 9. Person-centred planning - meeting the individual's needs
Use information about the person's individual identity and needs to help with care planning.
Module 10. Person-centred service principles and practices
Recap on person-centred care principles and how they support personhood for people living with dementia.