Dementia impacts close to half a million Australians and almost 1.6 million Australians are involved in their care.
People living with dementia can live active and fulfilling lives many years after diagnosis. Despite this, they often experience discrimination. Whether you are a friend, family member or healthcare professional, there are small but significant things that anyone can do to support someone living with dementia.
Carers need a little bit of support too. Why not use this Dementia Action Week to celebrate a carer or share some tips for self care to show them how much you appreciate everything they do?
Liz is the Chief Executive of the East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS). She has spearheaded a program to transform EMHS into the first dementia-friendly metropolitan health service in Australia.
Norminda is Project Manager and Australian-Filipino Community Services Chaplain. She has helped open a dementia-friendly Reminiscing Garden in her community.
Bill was diagnosed with younger onset dementia at the age of 59. He enjoys helping and showing others how it is possible to still lead a better life.
