Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS)
DBMAS is designed to foster capacity building and sustainability, encouraging the use of a problem solving approach to BPSD management generally associated with tier 4 and tier 5 of the seven-tiered model of management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. DBMAS provide a complete assessment and evaluation where behaviours of concern may impact on care and utilise strategies such as activities and changes to the environment to help minimise or reduce symptoms.
DBMAS Vic offers a multidisciplinary team of nursing and allied health professionals with extensive experience in dementia care. The service is available in home, residential care and other health services. The Grampians Regional worker can also be accessed if a face-to-face assessment is required.
DBMAS Vic provides culturally appropriate approaches to support people with diverse needs.
DBMAS Vic offers a multidisciplinary team of nursing and allied health professionals with extensive experience in dementia care. The consultancy service is provided to families, carers, doctors, residential health services and other primary health care services.
DBMAS Vic provides culturally appropriate approaches to support people with diverse needs.
Tertiary consultations with DBMAS old age psychiatrists can be requested by phone (1800 699 799) or email (dbmasdoctor@gmail.com).
DBMAS: Freecall 24 hour - 1800 699 799
DBMAS's Dementia Care
- A statewide Freecall 24-hour phone advisory service
- Face-to-face assessment and intervention services in regional Victoria
- Mentorship and modelling of evidence-based and person-centred management strategies
- Education services on BPSD
- A clearing house for dementia-related information and services in Victoria and information on accessing key resources specific to BPSD management
- Advice and tertiary consultations from old age psychiatrists (this is particularly helpful in rural and remote locations with limited access to medical specialists in small communities)
DBMAS's Dementia Care
- A statewide Freecall 24-hour phone advisory service
- Mentorship and modelling of evidence-based and person-centred management strategies
- Education services on BPSD
- A clearing house for dementia-related information and services in Victoria and information on accessing key resources specific to BPSD management
- Advice and tertiary consultations from old age psychiatrists (this is particularly helpful in rural and remote locations with limited access to medical specialists in small communities)
When to refer to DBMAS
When carers are having difficulty dealing with BPSD, and would benefit from:
- Comprehensive assessment, evaluation and interventions
- A person-centred approach to care
- Use of non-pharmacological strategies such as activities, therapies and changes to the environment
- Considered use of medication
- Support for carers and care workers
When to refer to DBMAS
When carers are having difficulty dealing with BPSD, and would benefit from:
- Advice on the use of non-pharmacological strategies such as activities, therapies and changes to the environment
- Considered use of medication
- Support for carers and care workers