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Caring for someone with dementia

Being a carer can be physically and emotionally exhausting, so take the time to explore your support options. This section gives you access to sources of help for carers as well as information on how to understand dementia and respond to changes in behaviour.

Tips on caring for someone with dementia

This part of our website may help you understand and manage some of the symptoms associated with dementia, including difficulties with communicating, eating, hygiene, sleeping and other behaviours of concern.

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Services and resources for carers of people with dementia

If you’re caring for someone with dementia this part of our website provides useful information on community care programs that may be able to help, as well as information on aged care homes, respite care (more information), Day Therapy Centres (more information), legal support, and other useful resources.

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Aged Care Information Line
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This page was last updated on: 12 September 2007