The new Advance Project Dementia provides practical, evidence-based training and resources which make it easier for aged and primary care professionals to initiate end-of-life conversations and assess the palliative care needs of people living with dementia.
The Advance Project Dementia gives people living with dementia the opportunity to express their needs and preferences for care at the end of life and have access to palliative care and support for their families and carers.
Who has the training been designed for?
- The training and resources have been specifically designed for clinicians, managers and care staff in aged and primary care settings
- The dementia specific training and resources are informed by the latest research and extensive input and feedback from an expert advisory group, GPs, nurses, allied health professionals, aged and primary care managers, care staff, and people living with dementia and their families.
How you can get involved?
The Advance Project team is looking for champions working in aged care or primary care who are interested in taking part in a train-the-trainer or mentoring program.
The free, flexible and brief interactive training sessions are held online in small groups via videoconference and led by a specialist palliative care nurse.
As a champion of the Train-the-Trainer and Mentoring program:
- You will participate in an initial one-hour training session
- Further training will then be tailored to your needs
Visit the Advance Care Project website or contact AdvanceProject@hammond.com.au to find out more or to participate.