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A younger onset dementia toolkit: Innovative practice
Vafeas, Caroline Jacob, Elisabeth Jacob, Alycia M
Vafeas, Caroline
Jacob, Elisabeth
Jacob, Alycia M
Abstract
A diagnosis of younger onset dementia requires specific care tailored to the individual and the family. Dementia care workers often do not have the skills and experience necessary to offer this care within the residential and community environment. This article reports the development of an interactive resource to educate those employed to care for people living with younger onset dementia. Prescription for Life, a talking e-Flipbook was developed and piloted in two states of Australia. Feedback from the pilots was incorporated in the resource prior to a national rollout. The project was supported by an expert panel, including experts from national aged care providers.
Keywords
dementia care worker, education, well-being, younger onset dementia
Date
2020
Type
Journal article
Journal
Dementia
Book
Volume
19
Issue
4
Page Range
1299-1307
Article Number
ACU Department
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Controlled