Staying healthy
Taking care of your health helps you live the best life you can with dementia. Pick a topic to find out how you can stay healthy, and how it helps.
https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-healthy/nutrition-and-dementiaNutrition and dementiaA good diet is essential to good health. Learn what to eat, what to avoid and what to expect when you’re living with dementia.
https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-healthy/dental-careDental careIf you’re caring for someone with dementia, these are some things you can do to help them protect their teeth and gums.
https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-healthy/going-hospitalGoing to hospitalGoing to hospital can be a stressful experience for someone with dementia. Learn how you can help make their admission, stay and return home easier.
https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-healthy/hygieneHygieneSome people with dementia find tasks like bathing, shaving and dressing difficult. These tips can help you support their personal care.
https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-healthy/working-doctorsWorking with doctorsDoctors play a vital role in the care and support of people with dementia. Here’s how you can work effectively with them.
https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-healthy/painPainPeople with dementia feel pain, just like everyone else. But it can be hard for them to understand or explain their pain. Learn how to spot pain, and what you can do.