In 2003, the Access Economics report: The Dementia Epidemic highlighted the growing number of people in Australia who will develop dementia or a dementia related illness in the next 20 years. This would mean that dementia care will soon be recognised as mainstream aged care in Australia.
Alzheimer's Australia WA Ltd has recognised the potential epidemic and is able to offer current and prospective care facilities a service to prepare your organisation for this shift in aged care provision. Through a range of consultancy services we are able to offer a high level of expertise in key areas of service provision. We hope to assist you in developing a focus that ensures a high quality of service for people with dementia who are either currently or will be receiving care services from your organisation.
Areas of expertise include: Person Centred Care What is person centred care? How to ensure your organisation is practicing it and what support is available in implementing it.
Eden Alternative™ Why is it important? How to "Edenise" your facility? What are the first steps to "Edenising"?
Design and Architecture Getting it right from the start, designing out disorientation, maximising independence, using technology to enable.
Gardens for people with a dementia Why it is so important to smell the roses, design and maintenance, gardening as an activity.
Clinical Supervision Individual or Team with a dementia problem solving focus.
Dementia Care Mapping (DCM) How DCM can transform your care facility, get your facility mapped and measure the experiences of people with dementia in your care.
Activity and "Diversional" therapy Creating meaningful activities, improving well-being through activity, specialist placement training for activity staff.
Other Areas Alzheimer's WA has a wide range of expertise. If you have an area that you would like training, support or advice on please contact the consultancy service.
For further information on the dementia specialist consultancy service or to discuss your organisation's requirements please contact:
Jason Burton Alzheimer's Australia WA Ltd Manager Consultancy Services Tel: (08) 9388 2800 Email: jason.burton@alzheimers.asn.au
