Section 8: About you - Information for people with dementia
Information specifically for the person with a diagnosis of dementia. Topics include early planning, driving and making employment decisions.
8.1 What is dementia?
If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. It talks about dementia and where you can go for further information.
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8.2 Early planning
If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. It makes suggestions about planning for the future. It also tells you who can assist you to do this.
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8.3 Looking after yourself
If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. It suggests ways to look after yourself and some people who can assist you to do this.
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8.4 Driving and dementia
If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. It provides important information about driving and dementia.
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8.5 Living alone
If you have been diagnosed with dementia, and you live alone, this Help Sheet may be useful. It makes suggestions about how you can help yourself and who can assist you to continue living safely on your own.
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8.6 Feelings and adjusting to change
If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. It explains some of the feelings you might be experiencing, and some ways to adjust to the changes that dementia brings.
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8.7 Keeping involved and active
If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. It discusses the importance of keeping involved and active and suggests ways that you can do this.
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8.8 Talking about diagnosis
If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. It suggests some things to consider when talking about your diagnosis.
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8.9 Talking with your doctor
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.
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8.10 Making employment decisions
If you have been diagnosed with dementia and you are working, this Help Sheet may be useful. It offers suggestions for making decisions about changes in your work life.
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Alzheimer’s Australia is responsible for the content of these Help Sheets. These publications provide a general summary only of the subject matter covered. People should seek professional advice about their specific case. Alzheimer’s Australia is not liable for any error or omission in these publications.