This 20 minute film with facilitator’s guide highlights some difficulties a person with dementia may experience in and around their home and demonstrates a number of possible environmental and assistive technology strategies and solutions.

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It was produced by Kudos Films in consultation with BCS.

Copies of these free resources can be ordered by emailing health@nationalmailing.com.au or calling 02 6269 1080.

Aims of the program

  • Increase awareness and knowledge for family carers, dementia care staff and service providers of how assistive technology and simple environmental modifications can assist a person living with dementia to maximise their abilities and self-esteem, ensure safety and security and facilitate leisure and lifestyle activities;
  • Introduce a person-centred, ethical and problem solving approach to the use of the environment and assistive technologies.

Some of the ideas are simple and inexpensive, whilst others require professional installation and are more costly. To avoid unnecessary expense, and to ensure the best solution for individual needs, professional assessment is advised.

For professional advise regarding your circumstances and needs, please contact the Independent Living Centre on 1300 885 886.