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About dementia
- 1https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementiaInformation about dementia
Dementia is a brain condition. It’s not a normal part of ageing. Learn more about what dementia is, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and support.
- 2https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia#diagnosing-dementiaDiagnosing dementia
There isn’t one single test that tells you if you have or don’t have dementia. Instead, doctors will do several different kinds of test.
- 3https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/family-friends-and-carersInformation for family and friends
Nearly 1.6 million Australians are involved in the care of someone living with dementia. We have information, advice and support specifically designed for you and your needs.
- 4https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/dementia-my-familyInformation for young people
Are you a young person who knows someone with dementia? This is the page for you.
- 5https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/what-next-after-your-diagnosis/planning-aheadEarly planning
As your dementia progresses, you may no longer be able to make decisions on your own. It might be hard to think about, but by planning ahead and communicating your decisions, you can make sure your wishes are respected.
- 6https://www.dementia.org.au/professionals/treatment-and-management-dementia/pharmacological-treatments-dementiaDrug treatments and dementia
Medication-based treatment options for various forms of dementia, their symptoms and comorbid conditions.
- 7https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/genetics-and-dementiaGenetics of dementia
If there’s dementia in your family history, or you’ve been diagnosed with dementia, you probably have questions about genes.
- 8https://www.dementia.org.au/research/participate-dementia-researchDementia research
Researchers are always working to learn more about dementia and how people live with dementia conditions
- 9https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/sooner-you-know-more-you-can-doMemory changes
If you or a loved one have concerns about changes to memory, mood or thinking, there is support and information to help you.
- 10https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/alzheimers-diseaseAlzheimer's disease
The most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is a physical brain condition resulting in impaired memory, thinking and behaviour, where a person’s abilities deteriorate over time.
- 11https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/down-syndrome-and-alzheimers-diseaseDown syndrome and Alzheimer's disease
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s’ disease in people with Down syndrome can be difficult as Alzheimer’s symptoms may be considered part of the Down syndrome.
- 12https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/vascular-dementiaVascular dementia
Vascular dementia is caused by damage from restricted blood flow in your brain.
- 13https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/alcohol-related-brain-injury-arbiAlcohol related brain injury and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Regularly consuming alcohol at risky levels can cause alcohol-related brain injury (ARBI), which can affect your thinking, memory, personality and movement.
- 14https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/hiv-associated-dementiaHIV associated dementia
HIV-associated dementia is the most severe form of HIV-associated Neurocognitive Disorder. It affects your thinking, mood, behaviour and movement.
- 15https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/lewy-body-dementiasLewy body disease
“Lewy body dementias” is an umbrella term describing two forms of dementia: dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease dementia.
- 16https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/younger-onset-dementiaYounger onset dementia
Younger onset dementia is any form of dementia in people under the age of 65. It’s sometimes called “early-onset dementia”.
- 17https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/posterior-cortical-atrophy-pcaPosterior cortical atrophy
If you have posterior cortical atrophy, tissue in your brain atrophies (shrinks) as cells are lost.
- 18https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementiaDementia terminology
Dementia is a brain condition. It’s not a normal part of ageing. Learn more about what dementia is, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and support.
- 19https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy-cte-dementiaChronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) dementia
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) dementia affects your brain’s ability to function. Repeated head injuries cause the condition.
Changed behaviours and dementia
- 1https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changesChanges in behaviour
Dementia can change the way someone feels and behaves. These changes might be subtle or dramatic. They might come and go, or persist.
- 2https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes#kinds-of-mood-and-behaviour-changeUnderstanding changes in behaviour
Every person experiences dementia differently, this section explores common mood and behaviour changes.
- 3https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes/depression-and-dementiaDepression and dementia
Dementia affects a person’s emotional state. Dementia can also be a distressing experience. As a result, depression is very common among people living with dementia.
- 4https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes/wanderingWandering
It’s common for people living with dementia to wander. This can be confusing and frightening for both the person with dementia and the people who care for them.
- 5https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes/restlessnessRestless behaviour in the afternoon
Some people with dementia become more confused, anxious or restless in the late afternoon or early evening.
- 6https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes/anxietyAnxious behaviours
Someone living with dementia might become increasingly anxious. Learn about the causes of anxiety, and what to do if the behaviour occurs.
- 7https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes/agitation-and-aggressionAgitation and aggression
Dementia changes people’s behaviour and emotions. Sometimes, people living with dementia can become agitated or aggressive.
- 8https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes/hallucinations-and-delusionsHallucinations and false ideas
Dementia can cause people to sense or believe things that aren’t real. Although they’re not real, they can feel real and sometimes very scary to the person experiencing them.
- 9https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes/disinhibitionDisinhibited behaviours
Inhibitions are the self-control mechanisms we all have that stop us doing things that break the rules of our society.
Looking after families and carers
- 1https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/family-friends-and-carers/self-care-carers#taking-a-breakTaking a break
Regular breaks from your caring role mean you can rest, go out, get some things done, change your scenery and recharge.
- 2https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/family-friends-and-carers/self-care-carersTaking care of yourself
It’s okay to spend time taking care of yourself. Not only because you’ll be better able to care for your loved one, but just because you’re a person who deserves care.
- 3https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/family-friends-and-carers/self-care-carers#your-emotional-and-mental-healthFeelings
Becoming a carer, whether it happens suddenly or over time, can come with some big, difficult emotions.
- 4https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/family-friends-and-carers/self-care-carers#asking-for-helpAsking for help
Involving other people in your care helps you, and can be a terrific way to help the person with dementia stay socially active, too.
- 5https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/later-stages-and-end-life/griefGrief and bereavement after the death of someone with dementia
Losing someone you love to dementia is heartbreaking. It can take a while to process the range of emotions you may feel after their death.
Caring for someone with dementia
- 1https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-connected/talking-someone-dementiaCommunication approaches and therapies
It’s a basic human need to be able to express yourself and be understood by other people.
- 2https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/home-life/creating-dementia-friendly-homeSafety issues
For people with dementia, some everyday activities can get harder. But there are things you can do to help.
- 3https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/home-life/living-aloneCaring for someone who lives alone
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.
- 4https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-connected/activities-people-dementiaActivities
From a favourite hobby to coffee with a friend, activities can help someone with dementia stay socially active and engaged.
- 5https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/care-options/respite-careMaking the most of respite care
Respite care is a form of short-term, temporary professional care for a person living with dementia.
- 6https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-connected/driving-and-dementiaDriving
Driving is complex. To do it, you use your manual skills, senses, reflexes, memory, concentration and thinking, all at once.
- 7https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-connected/travelling-dementiaTravelling
Travel is a great joy, and everyone loves a holiday. If you have dementia, or you’re planning to travel with someone who has dementia, travel becomes more complicated.
- 8https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-healthy/working-doctorsWorking with doctors
If someone you care for is diagnosed with dementia, they’ll probably be treated by a range of medical and healthcare professionals.
- 9https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-healthy/going-hospitalGoing to hospital
If you’re caring for someone who needs to go to hospital, there are some things you can do to make their stay more comfortable.
- 10https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-healthy/painPain
People living with dementia feel pain, just like everyone else. But it might be hard for them to understand or explain their pain.
- 11https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/home-life/eatingEating changes
If you’re caring for someone with dementia, you might notice changes in the way they experience food and eating.
- 12https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-healthy/nutrition-and-dementiaNutrition
A good diet is essential to good health. Learn what to eat, what to avoid and what to expect when you’re living with dementia.
- 13https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-healthy/dental-careDental care
Our teeth, gums and oral hygiene are important to our health and wellbeing. Dementia can affect a person’s oral health and their ability to care for their teeth.
- 14https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/home-life/getting-dressedGetting dressed
Dementia can make it more difficult to get dressed or undressed. Find out what you can do to make the process easier.
- 15https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes/sleep-and-dementiaChanges to sleep
We all feel better when we get enough sleep. That’s also true for people living with dementia.
- 16https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-healthy/hygieneHygiene support
Some people with dementia find tasks like bathing, shaving and dressing difficult. These tips can help you support their personal care.
- 17https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/home-life/continenceIncontinence
Incontinence can happen to anyone. Dementia can make it harder to know when you need to go to the toilet, what to do when that need happens.
- 18https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/mood-and-behaviour-changes/intimacy-and-sexIntimacy and sexuality
Dementia can affect how you feel about sex and intimacy. These are some of the changes that may occur, and advice for you and your partner.
- 19https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/later-stages-and-end-lifeLater stages of dementia
Information and advice about the later stages of dementia, end of life and beyond.
- 20https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/care-options/palliative-carePalliative care in the terminal stage of dementia
Palliative care can help to maintain someone’s comfort and quality of life in the later stages of dementia. Here’s a guide to what you can expect.
Residential care and dementia
- 1https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/care-options/residential-careResidential aged care
If you’re caring for someone with dementia, you may need to make the decision to move them to residential care. Here are the key steps, and the support you can get.
- 2https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/care-options/residential-care#choosing-a-residential-care-homeChoosing a residential aged care home
Trying to find the right residential care home can be overwhelming, so it’s helpful to break it down into steps.
- 3https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/care-options/residential-care#working-with-the-care-homeWorking with the care home
Once your friend or family member has moved into residential care, your role will change, but you can still play an important part in their care.
- 4https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/care-options/residential-care#moving-into-residential-careMoving into residential care
Once you’ve decided on a care home, it’s time to start organising the move. You might need to make a decision very quickly once a place becomes available, so it’s worth working out in advance what you need to do.
- 5https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-connected/visiting-someone-dementiaVisiting someone living in a care home
Visiting a loved one with dementia can make a big difference to both of you. Here’s how to make the most of your time together.
Information for people with dementia
- 1https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementiaWhat is dementia
Dementia is a brain condition. It’s not a normal part of ageing. Learn more about what dementia is, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and support.
- 2https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/what-next-after-your-diagnosis/planning-aheadEarly planning
As your dementia progresses, you may no longer be able to make decisions on your own. These are some key considerations and documents to help you plan for the future.
- 3https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/home-life/looking-after-yourselfLooking after yourself
By looking after your mind and body, you can live the best life you can with dementia, and reduce your need for extra care.
- 4https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-connected/driving-and-dementiaDriving
Dementia reduces your ability to drive safely. Learn the warning signs and your options if you need to stop driving.
- 5https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/home-life/living-aloneLiving alone
Like many Australians, you might currently live alone. A dementia diagnosis doesn’t automatically mean you need to move.
- 6https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/what-next-after-your-diagnosis/coping-your-diagnosisFeelings and adjusting to change
If you’ve just been diagnosed with dementia, there’s a lot to take in. Here are some things you can do to cope, get support and work out what to do next.
- 7https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-connected/activities-people-dementiaKeeping involved and active
Stimulating activities help people living with dementia stay engaged and motivated. Here are some tips and ideas to make activities more enjoyable for everyone.
- 8https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/what-next-after-your-diagnosis/telling-people-about-your-diagnosisTalking about the diagnosis
Telling your family and friends about your dementia diagnosis can be difficult. You might need some time to come to terms with the news yourself before you talk to anyone.
- 9https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-healthy/working-doctorsTalking with your doctor
Doctors play a vital role in the care and support of people with dementia. Here’s how you can work effectively with them.
- 10https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/what-next-after-your-diagnosis/planning-ahead/work-and-dementiaMaking employment decisions
Dementia can affect your ability to stay in a job. Find out what you can do, your rights and how to make decisions about employment.
- 11https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/sooner-you-know-more-you-can-doChanges to attention and memory
If you or a loved one have concerns about changes to memory, mood or thinking, there is support and information to help you.
- 12https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-healthy/dental-careDental health
Our teeth, gums and oral hygiene are important to our health and wellbeing. Dementia can affect a person’s oral health and their ability to care for their teeth.
- 13https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/care-options/respite-careRespite Care
Respite care is a form of short-term, temporary professional care for a person living with dementia.
Dementia-friendly environments
- 1https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/home-life/creating-dementia-friendly-homeCreating a dementia-friendly home
Your home is where you should feel most safe, confident and comfortable. Learn how you can make your home more dementia-friendly.
- 2https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/home-life/tools-and-aids-help-homeTools 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.
- 3https://www.dementia.org.au/professionals/designing-dementia-friendly-care-environmentsHow to design dementia-friendly care environments
A well-designed care environment can enable people living with dementia to make the best of everyday life.
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people
- 1https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/2024-02/Helpsheet-AboriginalAndTorresStraitIslanderPeople01-WhatIsDementia_english.pdfWhat is dementia?93 kB
Dementia is a word used to describe many illnesses that make the way people think and act change and keep changing. Find out more.
- 2https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/2024-02/Helpsheet-AboriginalAndTorresStraitIslanderPeople01-WhatIsDementia_english.pdfWhat is dementia?93 kB
Dementia is a word used to describe many illnesses that make the way people think and act change and keep changing. Find out more.
- 3https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/2024-02/Helpsheet-AboriginalAndTorresStraitIslanderPeople02-DiagnosingDementia_english.pdfDiagnosing dementia132 kB
Learn the early warning signs of dementia, and what kinds of tests you can get if you're concerned.
- 4https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/2024-02/Helpsheet-AboriginalAndTorresStraitIslanderPeople03-InformationForFamilyAndFriends_english.pdfInformation for family and friends104 kB
- 5https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/2024-02/Helpsheet-AboriginalAndTorresStraitIslanderPeople05-AlzheimersDisease_english.pdfAlzheimer's disease97 kB
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Learn about its causes, symptoms, stages and treatment.
- 6https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/2024-02/2019-Family-Friends-Community-booklet.pdfFamily, friends and community6 MB
Information, tips and strategies on staying connected to people living with dementia.
Lewy body disease
- 1https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/lewy-body-dementiasLewy body disease
“Lewy body dementias” is an umbrella term describing two forms of dementia: dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease dementia.
- 2https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/lewy-body-dementias#signs-and-symptoms-of-the-lewy-body-dementiasCognitive (thinking) changes in Lewy body disease
You might have changes to your thinking abilities that could last for minutes, hours or days. They’re called cognitive fluctuations.
- 3https://www.dementia.org.au/professionals/lewy-body-dementia-admissions-and-careNeuropsychiatric (behavioural) changes in Lewy body disease
A guide to professional Lewy body dementias care for acute care workers and staff in care homes.
- 4https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/lewy-body-dementias#signs-and-symptoms-of-the-lewy-body-dementiasSigns and symptoms of the Lewy body dementias
Both kinds of Lewy body dementia affect your thinking, behaviour, movement and bodily functions.
- 5https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/lewy-body-dementias#diagnosing-lewy-body-dementiaDiagnosing Lewy body dementia
The Lewy body dementias can be hard to diagnose, because there can be a variety of symptoms in the early stages.
- 6https://www.dementia.org.au/professionals/lewy-body-dementia-admissions-and-careLewy body disease information for home care and community respite workers
A guide to professional Lewy body dementias care for acute care workers and staff in care homes.
Younger onset dementia
- 1https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/younger-onset-dementiaAbout younger onset dementia
Younger onset dementia is any form of dementia in people under the age of 65. Learn about its causes, symptoms, stages and treatment.
- 2https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/what-next-after-your-diagnosisPlanning ahead: decision making capacity and the law
As your dementia progresses, you may no longer be able to make decisions on your own. These are some key considerations and documents to help you plan for the future.
- 3https://www.dementia.org.au/about-dementia/younger-onset-dementia#living-with-younger-onset-dementiaLiving with younger onset dementia
If you have a partner, they might need to take on extra roles, like caring for you while also raising children and managing finances. This may lead to reducing work hours or giving up work altogether.
- 4https://www.dementia.org.au/get-support/family-engagement-counselling-younger-onset-dementiaFamily engagement counselling for younger onset dementia
Dementia Australia’s free counselling service for families where someone lives with younger onset dementia.
Tips to assist social engagement
- 1https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/family-friends-and-carersFor family, friends and carers
We have information, advice and support specifically designed for you and your needs.
- 2https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-connected/visiting-someone-dementiaVisiting someone with dementia
Visiting a loved one with dementia can make a big difference to both of you. Here’s how to make the most of your time together.
- 3https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-connected/special-occasionsSpecial occasions
Special occasions are a time to celebrate and enjoy. Discover tips to help make special occasions easier and more enjoyable for someone with dementia.
- 4https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-connected/activities-people-dementiaActivities for people with dementia
Stimulating activities help people living with dementia stay engaged and motivated. Here are some tips and ideas to make activities more enjoyable for everyone.
- 5https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/staying-connected/visiting-someone-dementia#long-distance-visitingLong-distance visiting
Phone and video calls can also help you stay in regular contact with your friend or family member, particularly if you don’t live nearby
Brain health
- 1https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/reducing-your-risk-dementiaReducing your risk of dementia
The better you treat your brain, the stronger it will stay as you age, and the lower your chance of developing dementia. Here's how.
- 2https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/early-warning-signsEarly warning signs
Learn the most common early signs of dementia, how to notice them, and what you can do if they happen to you.
- 3https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/sooner-you-know-more-you-can-doThe sooner you know, the more you can do
If you or a loved one have concerns about changes to memory, mood or thinking, there is support and information to help you.
- 4https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/mild-cognitive-impairment-mciMild cognitive impairment (MCI)
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a brain condition that affects memory and thinking more than normal aging, but not as severely as dementia.
Risk reduction
- 1https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/reducing-your-risk-dementia/alcohol-tobacco-and-other-drugsAlcohol, tobacco and other drugs
Reducing your alcohol, tobacco and other drug consumption can protect your brain health and reduce your risk of developing dementia.
- 2https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/reducing-your-risk-dementia/depressionDepression
Like any other illness, depression can be treated, and there are good options for support.
- 3https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/reducing-your-risk-dementia/hearing-and-visionHearing and vision
Taking care of your hearing and vision can help you reduce your risk of developing dementia.
- 4https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/reducing-your-risk-dementia/staying-socialStaying social
A good social life helps us feel like we belong, like we’re connected to the world around us.
- 5https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/reducing-your-risk-dementia/protect-your-headProtect your head
The best way to reduce your risk of CTE dementia is to protect your head and avoid injury.
- 6https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/reducing-your-risk-dementia/heart-healthHeart health
The more you do to take care of your heart, the better the result for your brain health. And it’s never too soon, or too late, to start.
- 7https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/reducing-your-risk-dementia/healthy-habitsHealthy habits
How do you turn a good intention into a regular habit?
- 8https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/reducing-your-risk-dementia/mental-exerciseMental exercise
Just like your body, your mind gets stronger when it works out.
- 9https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/reducing-your-risk-dementia/sleepSleep
Good sleep means good brain health. Find out how to get the most out of your bedtime routine and reduce your risk of developing dementia.
- 10https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/reducing-your-risk-dementia/physical-exercisePhysical exercise
People who are physically active throughout their lives, particularly from age 65 on, are less likely to develop dementia.
- 11https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/reducing-your-risk-dementia/nutritionNutrition
Eat well for a healthier heart, body and mind and reduce your chance of developing dementia.
Support
- https://www.dementia.org.au/get-support/national-dementia-helplineThe National Dementia Helpline
Free and confidential, the National Dementia Helpline, 1800 100 500, provides expert information, advice and support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
- https://www.dementia.org.au/get-supportGet support
The National Dementia Helpline, counselling and all other support services offered by Dementia Australia.
- https://www.dementia.org.au/get-support/dementia-australia-libraryThe Dementia Australia Library
The Dementia Australia Library provides free access to Australia’s largest collection of books, articles, audiobooks and ebooks about dementia.
- https://www.dementia.org.au/get-support/technologyTechnology
Innovative apps, online and virtual reality experiences for people living with dementia, families, friends and carers, and workers in the aged care and health fields.
- https://www.dementia.org.au/get-support/family-engagement-counselling-younger-onset-dementiaFamily engagement counselling for younger onset dementia
Dementia Australia’s free counselling service for families where someone lives with younger onset dementia.
- https://www.dementia.org.au/get-support/dementia-guideThe Dementia Guide
For people living with dementia, their families and carers.
For professionals
- 1https://www.dementia.org.au/professionals/gps-and-other-referrers/refer-someone-your-careRefer someone in your care
If you’re a healthcare professional, you can refer a patient or client to Dementia Australia for further information, advice and support.
- 2https://www.dementia.org.au/professionals/professional-development-and-trainingProfessional development and training
Explore a wide range of tools, courses and more for organisations and health workers supporting people living with dementia.
- 3https://www.dementia.org.au/professionals/aged-care-workersAged care workers
Professional development, training and resources for aged care workers.
- 4https://www.dementia.org.au/professionals/allied-health-workersAllied health workers
Professional development, training and resources for allied health workers
- 5https://www.dementia.org.au/professionals/consultancyConsultancy
Expert advice to guide organisational improvement.
- 6https://www.dementia.org.au/professionals/disability-care-workersDisability care workers
Professional development, training and resources for disability care workers.
- 7https://www.dementia.org.au/professionals/gps-and-other-referrersGPs and other referrers
Referral, dementia information, professional development and training for GPs and other referrers.
- 8https://www.dementia.org.au/professionals/home-and-community-care-workersHome and community care workers
Professional development, training and resources for home and community care workers.
- 9https://www.dementia.org.au/professionals/hospital-staffHospital staff
Professional development, training and resources for hospital staff.
- 10https://www.dementia.org.au/professionals/nursesNurses
Designed for nurses, these resources and services will help you to improve your understanding of dementia, enhance your skills and support your patients.
- 11https://www.dementia.org.au/researchResearch
The Dementia Australia Research Foundation funds new and early career dementia researchers. Apply for grants, meet our researchers and learn how you can participate.
Information in other languages
- 1https://www.dementia.org.au/languagesDementia Australia in your language
Dementia Australia's information, translated into more than 40 languages.
- 2https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/nepaliनेपाली — Nepali
सल्लाह, सामान्य ज्ञानका युक्तिहरू र अधिकांश मामिलाहरू सम्बन्धि रणनीतिहरू। यी जानकारी संसाधनहरूका PDF फाइलहरू अनलाइन पढ्न सकिन्छ वा डाउनलोड गर्न र छाप्न सकिन्छ
- 3https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/turkishTürk — Turkish
Bu sayfada yer alan kaynaklar demans hakkında tavsiye, yardımcı öneriler ve sıkça sorulan bazı sorulara cevaplar içermektedir.
- 4https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/korean한국어 — Korean
이 페이지의 자료는 치매에 관한 몇 가지 일반적인 질문에 대한 조언과 유용한 제안 및 답변을 담고 있습니다.
- 5https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/russianрусский — Russian
В материалах, собранных на этой странице, имеются рекомендации, полезные советы и ответы на некоторые часто задаваемые вопросы в связи с деменцией.
- 6https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/macedonianМАКЕДОНСКИ — Macedonian
Информативните материјали на оваа страница содржат совети, препораки што може да помогнат, како и одговори на некои вообичаени прашања во врска со деменцијата.
- 7https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/tagalogTagalog — Filipino
Ang mga babasahin sa pahinang ito ay nagtataglay ng pagpapayo, makatutulong na mga suhestiyon, at sasagot sa ilang karaniwang mga katanungan tungkol sa demensya.
- 8https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/polishPolskie — Polish
Zawarte na tej stronie pomoce zawierają porady, pomocne sugestie i odpowiedzi na niektóre pytania dotyczące demencji.
- 9https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/laoລາວ — Lao
ຂໍ້ມູນຢູ່ໜ້ານີ້ປະກອບດ້ວຍຄໍາແນະນໍາ ຂໍ້ສະເໜີທີ່ຊ່ວຍໄດ້ ແລະຄໍາຕອບໃຫ້ແກ່ ຄໍາຖາມທີ່ມັກເກີດຂຶ້ນທົ່ວໄປກ່ຽວກັບດີເມັນເທັຍ
- 10https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/serbianсрпски — Serbian
Извори на овој страници садрже савете, корисне предлоге и одговоре на нека честа питања о денецији.
- 11https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/malteseMalti — Maltese
Ir-riżorsi f’din il-paġna fihom parir, suġġerimenti ta’ għajnuna u tweġibiet għal xi mistoqsijiet komuni dwar id-dimenzja.
- 12https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/tamilதமிழ் — Tamil
மறதிநோயைப் பற்றிய அறிவுரைகள், உதவிகரமான யோசனைகள் மற்றும் பொதுவான சில கேள்விகளுக்கான விடைகள் ஆகியவற்றை இந்தப் பக்கத்தில் காணப்படும் மூலவளங்கள் கொண்டுள்ளன.
- 13https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/lithuanianLietuvos — Lithuanian
Čia žemiau pateikiame sąrašą pagalbinių leidinių, kuriuose rasite patarimų, naudingų pasiūlymų ir atsakymų į dažnus klausimus apie demenciją.
- 14https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/latvianLatvijas — Latvian
Šajā lapā iekļautie resursi sniedz padomus, palīdzīgus ieteikumus un atbildes bieži uzdotiem jautājumiem par demenci.
- 15https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/spanishEspañol — Spanish
La presente página contiene consejos, sugerencias útiles y respuestas a algunas preguntas comunes sobre la demencia.
- 16https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/hungarianMagyar — Hungarian
Az ezen az oldalon lévő források tanácsot, segítőkész javaslatokat tartalmaznak, valamint válaszokat a demenciára vonatkozó gyakori kérdésekre.
- 17https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/greekελληνικά — Greek
Το βοηθητικό υλικό της σελίδας αυτής εμπεριέχει συμβουλές, χρήσιμες πληροφορίες, και απαντήσεις σε ορισμένα κοινά ερωτήματα που αφορούν την άνοια.
- 18https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/indonesianBahasa Indonesia — Indonesian
Sumber-sumber daya di halaman ini berisi nasihat, usul-usul yang berguna, dan jawaban atas beberapa pertanyaan yang umum mengenai demensia.
- 19https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/hindiहिंदी — Hindi
इस पृष्ठ में दिए संसाधनों में डिमेंशिया (मनोभ्रंश रोग) से सम्बन्धित सलाह, सहायक सुझाव, और कुछ आम सवालों के जवाब शामिल हैं।
- 20https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/italianItaliano — Italian
Le risorse in questa pagina contengono consigli, suggerimenti utili, e risposte ad alcune domande comuni circa la demenza.
- 21https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/dutchNederlands — Dutch
De hulpmiddelen op deze pagina geven advies, nuttige suggesties, en antwoord op enkele veel gestelde vragen over dementie.
- 22https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/finnishSuomalainen — Finnish
Tällä sivulla oleviin resursseihin kuuluu neuvontaa, hyödyllisiä ehdotuksia ja vastauksia joihinkin yleisiin dementiaa koskeviin kysymyksiin.
- 23https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/khmerខ្មែរ — Khmer
Advice, common sense tips and strategies on the most common issues.
- 24https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/vietnameseTiếng Việt — Vietnamese
Nguồn tài liệu trên trang này gồm lời khuyên, gợi ý hữu ích và câu trả lời cho một số câu hỏi thường gặp về bệnh sa sút trí tuệ.
- 25https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/punjabiਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦੇ — Punjabi
ਇਸ ਸਫ਼ੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਸਾਧਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਡਿਮੇਂਸ਼ੀਆ ਨਾਲ ਸੰਬੰਧਤ ਸਲਾਹ, ਮਦਦਗਾਰ ਸੁਝਾਅ, ਅਤੇ ਕੁੱਝ ਆਮ ਸਵਾਲਾਂ ਦੇ ਜਵਾਬ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹਨ।
- 26https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/japanese日本語 — Japanese
このページに掲載されている情報資料には、認知症についてのアドバイスや有用な提案・推奨事項、そしてよくある質問に対する回答が含まれています。
- 27https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/romanianRomânesc — Romanian
Resursele documentare de pe această pagină conţin sfaturi, sugestii utile, precum şi răspunsuri la unele chestiuni comune despre boala demenţei.
- 28https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/croatianHrvatski - Croatian
Izvori informacija navedeni na ovoj stranici sadrže savjete, praktične prijedloge i odgovore na neka od općih pitanja o demenciji.
- 29https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/portuguesePortuguês — Portuguese
Os recursos nesta página contêm aconselhamento, sugestões úteis e respostas a algumas perguntas comuns sobre a demência.
- 30https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/ukrainianукраїнський — Ukrainian
Ресурси на цій сторінці містять інформацію, корисні поради та відповіді на деякі поширені питання про деменцію.
- 31https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/assyrianܐܵܬܘܿܪܵܝܵܐ — Assyrian
ܡܲܒܘ݂ܥܸ̈ܐ ܕܥܲܠ ܐܵܗܵܐ ܦܵܬܵܐ ܒ݀ܚܒ݂ܵܫܵܐ ܝ̄ܢܵܐ ܡܲܪܬܝܵܢܘ݂ܬܵܐ، ܡܲܚܫܵܚܝܵܬܸ̈ܐ ܗܲܝ݀ܪ̈ܵܢܸܐ، ܘܦܘ݂ܢܵܝܸ̈ܐ ܩܵܐ ܚܲܕ̄ܟܡܵܐ
(dementia ̄ ܒܘ݂ܩܵܪܸ̈ܐ ܥܝܵܕܵܝܸ̈ܐ ܒܘ݂ܬ ܕܵܝܘܵܢܘ݂ܬܵܐ (ܕܸܝܡܸܝܢܫܵܐ - 32https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/frenchFrançais — French
Les ressources disponibles sur cette page contiennent des recommandations, des conseils utiles et des réponses à des questions fréquemment posées au sujet de la démence.
- 33https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/germanDeutsche — German
Die auf dieser Seite aufgeführten Hilfsquellen enthalten Ratschläge, hilfreiche Vorschläge sowie Antworten auf eine Reihe von üblichen Fragen über Demenz.
- 34https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/armenianհայերեն — Armenian
Այս էջին վրայ գտնուող աղբիւրները կը պարունակեն խորհուրդ, օգտակար առաջարկներ, եւ պատասխաններ՝ մտագարութեան մասին որոշ հարցումներու:
- 35https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/simplified-chinese简体字 — Simplified Chinese
本网页资源包含针对脑退化症的建议、实用提示以及一些常见问答。
- 36https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/thaiไทย — Thai
ข้อมูลในเอกสารหน้านี้ ระบุคำแนะนำ ข้อเสนอแนะที่เป็นประโยชน์ และคำตอบของคำถามที่พบบ่อยเกี่ยวกับภาวะสมองเสื่อม
- 37https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/dariدری — Dari
منابع مندرج در این صفحه دارای مشوره ها، پیشنهادات مفید، و جواب برخی از پرسش های معمول راجع به مرض زوال عقل (dementia) می باشند.
- 38https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/traditional-chinese正體字 — Traditional Chinese
本網頁資源包含腦退化症方面的建議、實用提示以及一些常見問答。
- 39https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/arabicالعربية — Arabic
تتضمن المقدرات المُدرجة في هذه الصفحة مقترحات مفيدة وإجابات على بعض الأسئلة الشائعة حول الخرف.
- 40https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/burmeseမြန်မာဘာသာ — Burmese
မှတ်ဉာဏ်ချွတ်ယွင်းမှုရောဂါ အကြောင်း
- 41https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/malayBahasa Melayu — Malay
Tentang demensia
- 42https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/hazaragiآزرگی — Hazaragi
د باره زوالعقل (dementia)
- 43https://www.dementia.org.au/languages/karenကညီကျိာ် — Karen
တၢ်ဂ့ၢ်တၢ်ကျိၤဘၣ်ဃးခိၣ်နူာ်ဘၣ်ဒိဘၣ်ထံးဟးဂီၤ