Home life
Dementia can affect almost every aspect of everyday life. But there are things you can do to make home life safer and easier, so you can keep living the best life you can.
Everyday needs and dementia
These pages contain information, advice and support for day-to-day needs around the house.
Eating and dementiaDementia can affect your ability to enjoy food or eat. Learn why this happens and what you can do to eat well.
Walking safelyYou don’t need to stop walking if you’ve been diagnosed with dementia. These are things you can do to stay safe and reduce your chance of getting lost.
Getting dressedDementia can make it more difficult to get dressed or undressed. Find out what you can do to make the process easier.
ContinenceIncontinence is when you have trouble controlling your bladder or bowel. Learn about continence and dementia, and discover tips to help you manage continence issues.
Looking after yourselfBy looking after your mind and body, you can continue to live the best live you can with dementia and reduce your need for extra care.
Tools and aids to help at homeDementia can make everyday life harder. But there are tools, aids and technology that can help you live the best life you can.
Living aloneYou may still be able to live by yourself if you been diagnosed with dementia. Here are some considerations and changes you might need to make.
- Home care
Home care services support your daily activities, helping you to live independently for longer. Learn more about home care services and government-funded support.
Creating a dementia-friendly home
A dementia-friendly home is a place where changes have been made that make it easier for someone with dementia to be safe and enabled. Learn how you can make your home more dementia-friendly.
The Dementia-Friendly Home: a video guideThe Dementia-Friendly Home interactive video gives you practical tips to make your home safer and more accessible for people living with dementia.
- Creating a dementia-friendly home
A dementia-friendly home is a place where changes have been made that make it easier for someone with dementia to live in. Learn how to make your home more dementia-friendly and safe.
- At Home with Dementia
At Home with Dementia is a free Dementia Australia service that helps you make your home more dementia-friendly.
- Tools and aids to help at home
Dementia can make everyday life harder. But there are tools, aids and technology that can help you live the best life you can.
More from Dementia Australia
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