The information in this section defines dementia, describes the symptoms and causes of dementia and explains the difference between normal memory problems and dementia.
Learn moreThe Dementia Guide is an important resource for any person impacted by any form of dementia, of any age. The Dementia Guide can help anyone learn about dementia and the treatments, support and services available.
Learn moreHelp sheets provide advice, common sense approaches and practical strategies on the issues most commonly raised about dementia.
Learn moreWe help older people understand and exercise their aged care rights, seek aged care services that suit their individual needs and find solutions to issues they may be experiencing with their aged care provider
Learn moreWe support older people, their families and representatives to connect with aged care services that meet an older person’s individual needs either in their own home or an aged care home.
Learn moreAdvance care planning is a simple process that you can start today. It involves thinking about your values, beliefs and preferences for your future health and care while you are still able to make decisions and communicate your preferences and acceptable outcomes. It also involves discussing them with your loved ones and doctors, and documenting them.
Learn moreStarting the conversation about advance care planning is an important first step in ensuring a person's preferences for future care are known and respected. If a person's preferences are not known, doctors may use aggressive treatments that the person might not have wanted - and families may feel burdened by the worry that they will make a wrong choice.
Learn moreMany older people have experienced trauma at some point, whether recently or in the past. It can be more difficult for them to manage trauma, if they’re also experiencing loss, grief, or dementia.
Learn moreWorking in aged care can be rewarding but also difficult, particularly if the people in your care have experienced trauma. There are simple things you can do to help an older person affected by trauma feel safe and get the help that they need, while also supporting your own wellbeing.
Learn moreThe majority of people in aged care have experienced trauma, loss and/or grief at some point in their lives, which can impact both residents and staff. Our resources provide a person-centred approach that can build a sense of safety, control and empowerment for the trauma-affected individual, and help your staff look after their own wellbeing.
Learn moreBelow is a list of multilingual resources which you can access to assist you in your work with consumers who speak languages other than English. The resources can be downloaded by following the links provided.
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We have a history of dedicated service in our local community for over 70 years and enjoy a reputation for the provision of excellent care with compassion, kindness and respect.
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