Support Services for Carers of People with Dementia

Follow the links below to find information about support services available to carers of people with dementia.

Reviewed February 2009

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Title:   Alzheimer's Association WA Inc
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Association WA
Description:   The Alzheimer's Association of WA seeks to represent and support individuals with dementia and their carers, and advance their interests at a personal, community and political level. This site includes information about dementia and the association.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Dementia - coping with placement
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Placement in residential care for a person with dementia will change a carer's role. Many carers choose to stay involved with practical caring tasks, such as assisting at mealtimes. There may also be new issues to cope with when visiting.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Media release. $18,000 for Haberfield's Ella Centre
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot and Member for Grayndler, Anthony Albanese have announced $18,000 for the Ella Centre's 'D-Caff' to help further support families, carers and people living with dementia in Sydney's inner west.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Dementia - when driving is dangerous
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Dementia may make driving dangerous. A person's judgement and ability to drive safely may be affected by loss of memory, limited concentration or sight problems. Some people with dementia may be able to continue driving a car and maintain independence. However, when their driving ability is affected, they may become a risk to themselves and others.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Dementia - caring for someone who lives alone
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A person with dementia who lives alone has special challenges. Support is available for dementia patients and carers including meals, safety equipment and checks. Living alone in the home is possible for a person with dementia.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Dementia - how it affects carers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Carers of a person with dementia need help. They can find the experience difficult, exhausting, lonely and overwhelming, but also rewarding. Carers may have to deal with many different feelings including guilt, grief, loss or anger. Support and respite care can help a carer.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Dementia - taking care of carers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Carers of a person with dementia need help to look after themselves. Carers can learn to manage stress and fatigue, and ensure that support is available so they are able to continue in their caring role. Support and respite care is available for a carer.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Dementia - support services are available
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult. Help and services are available for people with dementia and their carers. These include respite care, specialised dementia services, and health and home support services.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Dementia - the caring experience
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Caring Experience is a book that provides carers of people with dementia with information, advice and support. The carer information, stories and ideas in this book come directly from carers and service providers throughout Australia.
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   What is younger onset dementia?
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   This help sheet discusses issues surrounding younger onset dementia. It emphasises the importance of a correct diagnosis and some aspects of caring for someone with younger onset dementia.
Date:   Jul 2005
Title:   Information and support
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   This Help Sheet lists a number of services and organisations that can provide families and carers of people with dementia with information and support about residential care.
Date:   Jul 2005
Title:   Coping with placement
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   This help sheet provides suggestions for carers for dealing with their changing role once the person with dementia is in residential care. It includes practical suggestions for continuing care and ways to deal with any problems that may arise when visiting.
Date:   Jul 2005
Title:   Men and caring
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   This help sheet describes some of the issues that affect men who are caring for a person with dementia.
Date:   Jul 2005
Title:   Feelings
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   This help sheet discusses some of the feelings that carers of people with dementia often experience. These include guilt, grief, loss and anger.
Date:   Jul 2005
Title:   Taking care of yourself
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   This Help Sheet discusses the importance of families and carers looking after themselves while they are caring for someone with dementia. It discusses some ways to manage stress and to ensure that support is there so that you can continue in your caring role.
Date:   Jul 2005
Title:   Dementia: information for children and adolescents - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   If someone you love has dementia, the disease affects you and other family members as well.
Date:   May 2001
Title:   Dementia: suggestions for carers - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Here are some steps toward helping yourself and helping friends and relatives cope with caring for someone with dementia.
Date:   Mar 2001
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