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The Dementia Action Week Report 2021 ‘Discrimination and dementia – enough is enough’ shows that people living with dementia and carers experience discrimination that can lead to social isolation, loneliness and poor mental health. And COVID-19 has intensified these experiences.
This resource provides information to help people living with dementia who are LGBTI, their care partners, family and friends.
Dementia Australia has compiled a list of considerations for planning for the future after a diagnosis of dementia.
a. The confusion and distress associated with hospitalisation, regardless of whether it is planned or unplanned, can exacerbate symptoms of dementia. Individuals with dementia, as
Effective leadership is fundamental to achieving high quality aged care and, in particular, high quality dementia care. Read our full paper on leadership and culture
Dementia Australia has a clear roadmap for quality dementia care. It is based on the views of people living with dementia, families and carers and
This series of help sheets covers a range of topics including: Drug treatments for Alzheimer’s disease: Cholinesterase inhibitors PBS subsidies for cholinesterase inhibitors: What are
Our new 2021 Dementia Learning Guide is essential to planning your approach to building your team’s dementia capabilities. It offers more digital education, using virtual classrooms
Dementia Australia is the leading national provider of dementia education. Our highly skilled team has extensive experience in a wide range of areas, facilitating learning
Dementia Australia supports people of all ages living with all forms of dementia, their families and carers. Learn more and Dementia Australia and how we
Family and friends are important. This booklet features information, tips and strategies on staying connected to people living with dementia. Please read and share it
This sheet gives you a few tips on how you can support a friend with dementia and their family. View the full resource by clicking
This joint position statement between Dementia Australia and Carers Australia gives a snapshot how discrimination can be felt by carers of people living with dementia.
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with younger onset dementia, you’re not alone. This hub is a go-to place for you, your
This session provides information on how relationships, intimacy and sexuality is affected by dementia including changed sexual behaviours, loss of inhibitions and managing sexual behaviours.
These sessions provides an overview of dementia and caring for someone who has dementia. It focuses on practical tools to manage the emotions associated with
If you have dementia, or you’re caring for someone living with dementia, it’s normal to experience a range of good and bad feelings. You’re not
This help sheet describes what to expect in the later stages of dementia as a person with dementia becomes increasingly frail, and it highlights some
This help sheet discusses intimacy and sexual issues for people with dementia, their families and carers. It describes the importance of these issues in their
This video includes some helpful tips on how to care for yourself if you are in a caring role, or for someone you may know
This video includes stories from carers who want to share what they have learned from their personal experience as a carer of someone living with
Family members and friends often find themselves in the role of a carer when a loved one is living with dementia. While caring for your
In addition to support services available Australia-wide, Dementia Australia runs several other programs in selected locations, made possible with state-specific funding. Click through to the
Many people find that a regular break means that they can recharge and avoid burn out. It also gives a person with dementia an opportunity
When caring for someone with dementia you may have to deal with many different feelings, as the needs of the person with dementia changes over
Caring for someone with dementia can be physically and emotionally tiring and stressful. Families and carers can easily become isolated, particularly if they are unable
Caring for someone can be stressful and isolating when you can’t be present all the time. This sheet considers some of the issues you may
Everyone is creative. Some people enjoy cooking, others planting gardens, choosing clothes, arranging rooms, singing or playing music. Others express their creativity with paints, in
This help sheet discusses the issue of talking to the person with dementia about their diagnosis. It suggests approaches that families may take and provides
This help sheet discusses effective ways of working together with the many doctors and medical specialists you will meet to obtain the information and support
Dementia Australia have welcomed guest speakers to record a specialised education video for you to access. In this video we are joined by Dementia Australia
This is Trish’s story of living well with dementia – as part of the Engage, enable, empower series. Watch below.
This is Maxine’s story, as part of the Engage, enable, empower series. Click the link below to watch.
If you’re living with dementia, this booklet is for you. Dementia has its good and bad days, and we understand that dementia can be difficult
This website is for people living with dementia. It includes tips for the mind and body, as well as how to ask for support and
The Dementia Guide is an important resource for any person impacted by any form of dementia, of any age. The Dementia Guide can help anyone
Dementia is a group of cognitive diseases and conditions which cause a progressive decline in mental functioning. It can impact the way a person communicates,
This help sheet describes dementia, who gets it and some of its most common forms. It describes some early signs of dementia and emphasises the
With the support of their communities, people living with dementia can continue to live the life they choose. They can engage in the activities that
With the support of their communities, people living with dementia can continue to live the life they choose. They can engage in the activities that
People living with dementia tell us they want to stay active in their community, enjoying the activities and services they always have. But one of
Want to know what is it like to live with dementia? Learn how small acts of support and understanding can make a big difference. Become
There are an estimated 472,000 people living with all forms of dementia in Australia. This document presents the breakdown of Dementia Australia’s national prevalence data
Choose from a range of resources offering key information, tips and advice about dementia, brain health, and living well. Please provide your details below to
Worried about your memory? Or has your loved one not been themselves lately? Watch this helpful video via the Dementia Australia YouTube channel for more
This booklet is about memory. Many of us worry about our memory at times, especially as we get older. Click the link below to download
Have you noticed changes in your thinking or behaviour? Are you concerned about increasing lapses in your memory? This flyer and checklist are a helpful
Being brain healthy is relevant at any age, whether you are young, old or in between. However, it is particularly important once you reach middle
This help sheet provides information for families and carers
of people with dementia who need to move to residential care.