This Month

• Regain the Spring in Your Step
• Introducing the Spark of Life Certificate Course
• Parliamentary recognition for our Approach
• Article - Secrets to a Great Care Relationship
• Birthday Specials - October sales on now
  
  
  

Now that the days are lengthening, many people feel a resurgence of vitality, as they get ready for the warmer weather. This is not always automatic so you are perfectly normal if you are feeling a little sluggish.

For people living in controlled environments, such as residential aged care facilities, this can be a common issue as they are not always as in control of their own lives, which makes a feeling of joy and vitality difficult. Carers face their own challenges to keep up their energy and motivation levels as we head towards the end of the year. Read our new members article that is sure to help you to 'Regain the Spring in your Step'.

You will also find in this edition of the newsletter a new online article, fascinating forum questions and specially designed products to brighten anyone's day.

Check out our Special Offers as we celebrate the Spark of Life's Birthday this month
We are offering a special reduction on our Spark of Life Presentations, plus we have great savings on popular Spark of Life resources. With Christmas just around the corner, now is the perfect time to take advantage of the savings. Sale ends 31 October.





Spark of Life Certificate Course

Are you a health care practitioner or educator who has a special interest in dementia care?
Would you like to gain detailed insight into a unique culture that enriches the care experience for everyone involved?

Join the inaugural Certificate Course and become a Practitioner, Advanced Practitioner or Master Practitioner of the Spark of Life. Email us for more information on this innovative new program.



Parliamentary Speech....

On Tuesday September 13, Federal Member for Casey Tony Smith addressed Parliament about the recent IAHSA Ageing Services award won by Dementia Care Australia. Click here to read more about his excitement and endorsement of the Spark of Life in this extract of his Hansard speech.



Article - Secrets to a Great Care Relationship

As a care provider going into the home or room of a person with dementia, you may have encountered unpleasant and unexpected challenges where you asked yourself, 'What could I have done differently to avoid this situation?'

Written in the voice of the person with dementia, this article enables you to discover their experiences. You will learn the secrets to prevent stressful situations by seeing each interaction from their point of view and understanding their special needs. Click here to read this article.

Members, login to our website to read the full article.

Interested in becoming a member? Visit our website to find out how.



Special Birthday Offer
Spark of Life Presentations - Full day for 1/2 day prices

That's right - for a strictly limited time, you can achieve significant savings by booking one of our specialised full-day presentations at the 1/2 day price rate.

In celebration of the Spark of Life's birthday - and as an opportunity for us to "bring the spark" to you - we are offering our internationally recognised Presentation Programs at a heavily reduced price.

Providing education that is inspirational, lively, uplifting, and fun, our presentations are specially designed for staff, families and people with dementia. Click here to learn more.

Terms and conditions apply.



Spark of Life Birthday Specials

How to Dissolve Difficult Behaviour - DVD Program
Featuring six 30 minute DVD's, How to Dissolve Difficult Behaviour introduces the Spark of Life Approach. The program discusses approaches to dissolving challenging situations and how to create a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive. Featuring renowned dementia expert Jane Verity, the program explores how communication and relationships can be transformed by shifting your focus and nurturing the human spirit.

Normal Price: AU $395
Special Price: AU $295

Visit our online shop to take advantage of the savings.

How to Build a Supportive Relationship - Audio CD

This CD is guaranteed to change the way you 'care' for people who have dementia.

Learn a new and unique approach to help you avoid burnout, frustration and challenging behaviours and discover the way to positive, more rewarding and fulfilling experiences for both you, as the supportive partner, and for the person living with the diagnosis. Practical and revealing, this first CD in our 'How to' series answers your most frequently asked questions and provides strategies that can be used immediately.

Normal Price: $38

Special Price: $20

Order now to ensure you take full advantage of these savings.





Spark of Life Resources

NEW Pictures to Share book - "In the Garden"
With a selection of beautiful, powerful and amusing images and words, Pictures to Share books are designed specifically for people with dementia in mind.

Exquisitely illustrated, "In the Garden" (one of a series) combines powerful imagery with moving and often thought provoking quotations. With broad appeal - from those with dementia, to carers, their families, and friends - "In the Garden" provides endless opportunity for meaningful communication and reminiscence.

A must have for anyone's coffee table. Click here to learn more.


The Fishing Game
Finally a game that the boys will enjoy. This game is guaranteed to spark reminiscence.

Specially designed to be used in all levels of Spark of Life Club Programs or by anyone who wishes to boost the self-esteem of their residents. Click here to learn more.


Alzheimer's Activities That Stimulate the Mind
Full of easy to follow, simple, stress-free activities that promote physical and emotional well being for people with dementia. This book can be used successfully both by staff in aged care and by carers at home. Click here to read more.




*** As with all our products, our Spark of Life Platinum and Gold Members receive an additional 10% discount.



Memberships to Suit your Individual Needs

While our website contains plenty of free and valuable information, which you can put to use straight away, you don't need to do it on your own. The real benefits come through Spark of Life Membership. The insights you will gain from your membership will have a profound effect on your attitude to dementia and on your every interaction with the person who has dementia.

Dementia Care Australia offers three levels of membership, specially tailored to suit the needs of everyone interested in the Spark of Life Approach. Click here to learn more.

Platinum Membership
Platinum Membership is specifically designed for Aged Care facilities, offering the highest level of support and education of all our membership options. Aimed at supporting and nurturing Leaders of an organisation, this unique partnership with Dementia Care Australia provides unprecedented access to a wide range of features, resources, and specialised advice. Click here to learn more.

Gold Membership
Classified as our second tier professional membership, Gold Membership is ideal for aged care organisations who wish to offer extra support and education to their staff without committing to our more extensive Platinum Membership. Click here to learn more.

Silver Membership
Silver Membership is specifically designed to assist family carers or professional carers looking to join independently of their organisation. Click here to learn more.



Question & Answer's from our Online Forums

Visit our online Member's Forums to discover a wide range of questions and answers from members facing the daily challenges of dementia care. Our forums allow our members to ask advice from one another, or have any question answered by a DCA consultant. Non-members are also welcome to visit our forum.

Question: If a strong male resident with dementia attacks another client what are methods to stop this attack?
 
Answer: This is a very important issue because you certainly don't want to see anyone being hurt - including yourself if you try to intervene. Log onto our forum to read more on this discussion.




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Warmest Regards,
The entire DCA Team

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