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31 Dec 2015... If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. It discusses ways of talking with your doctor to make sure that you obtain the health care, advice and support you want. The English version is included with the translated resource.

31 Dec 2017... This Help Sheet describes what to expect in the later stages of dementia as a person with dementia becomes increasingly frail, and some issues that may be useful to consider. The English version is included in the translated resource.

01 Dec 2017... The document provides information about dementia. Text is provided in Vietnamese and English.

31 Dec 2017... This Help Sheet discusses some of the safety issues that need to be considered when caring for someone with dementia. It provides some tips for safety inside and outside the home, and a basic safety checklist for use by families and carers. The English version is included in the translated resource.

01 Aug 2024... Nearly 1.6 million Australians are involved in the care of someone living with dementia.  It can be a rewarding role, but it can also come with big changes to your life, and there are good days and hard days.  Dementia Australia have information, advice and support specifically designed for you and your needs.

01 Aug 2024... Creating something is a joy. The person you care for may have enjoyed art or writing previously, or this could be a new activity for them.  Here are some tips to help you get creative together.

24 Aug 2024... Dementia changes people’s behaviour and emotions. Sometimes, people living with dementia can become agitated or aggressive. They might: get upset or cry pace or fiddle repeat themselves and talk constantly swear, scream, shout or make threats be physically violent or damage things. Agitated or aggressive behaviour is stressful for everyone. Certain situations or feelings can cause it. But there are also things you can do to reduce these behaviours.

01 Aug 2024... Dementia can cause people to sense or believe things that aren’t real, including hallucinations, delusions or misidentification.  Although they’re not real, they can feel real and sometimes very scary to the person experiencing them. It can be upsetting if someone close to you with dementia experiences hallucinations, delusions or misidentification. But there are things you can do.

01 Aug 2024... “Lewy body dementias” is an umbrella term describing two forms of dementia: dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease dementia. Lewy body dementias cause changes in your thinking, movement, behaviour and bodily functions. There is no known cure for the Lewy body dementias yet, but the conditions are manageable and some symptoms can be treated. Support is available.

27 Mar 2025... This resource is a checklist of some of the common changes that may be associated with dementia. There are many different types of dementia and symptoms can vary. This checklist is not intended to diagnose dementia or any other health condition. There may be other reasons for these changes. If you have any concerns, use this checklist to help you to have a conversation with your GP, nurse or health professional as well as your family.