Alzheimer's Australia Living with dementia

Services we provide - WA

Alzheimer’s Australia WA provides a range of specialised services for people with dementia, their families and carers, health and aged care personnel and the general community.

Services for people with dementia, families and carers:

24 hour helpline (1800 100 500) for advice and support;
Confidential information, support and counselling;
Early intervention program for people with a recent diagnosis of dementia and their families;
Monthly Carer Support Groups;
Education workshops;
Behavioural intervention service to support carers of people with dementia;
Respite options including in-home, centre-based, host and friendship clubs;
Advice on assistive technology in dementia care;
An innovative art therapy program; and
An extensive library and resource centre.

Services for people working in health and aged care:

Nationally recognised workshops and courses;
Specialised consultancy services on assistive technology, art therapy, building and interior design;
Behavioural intervention service to support care staff working with people with dementia;
A library and resource centre.

Services for the general community:

Free public seminars and workshops about dementia;
Mobile education service providing word recall memory tests, Brain Fitness program try-outs and information for anyone concerned about their memory.

Living with memory loss program

The Living with Memory Loss Program is designed for people in the early stage of dementia and their support person (family members or friends).

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Assistive technology in dementia care

Assistive Technology assists people with dementia to increase and maintain their independence and daily living skills.

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Consultancy services in dementia care

Alzheimer’s Australia WA supports health and aged care providers by offering a range of specialised consultancy services in dementia care.

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Dementia behaviour management advisory services - WA

The Alzheimer’s Australia WA Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) is a state-wide service provided by a team of experienced health professionals.

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