Alzheimer's Australia

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Mon, 22/12/2008 - 12:38pm

Alzheimer's Australia is the national peak body supporting people living with dementia, their carers and families.

Alzheimer's Australia is committed to the prevention of dementia, whilst valuing and supporting people living with dementia.

Alzheimer's Australia along with state and territory organisations run regular workshops, educational sessions and activities for people living with dementia and their carers.

Alzheimer's Australia also help direct policy, research and dementia services around the nation.

The Alzheimer's Australia website at www.alzheimers.org.au has detailed up to date fact sheets about dementia.

Useful links

Learning how to manage certain behaviours or complex situations can make a carer's job easier and increase the quality of life for a person living with dementia.

Alzheimer's Australia have a number of articles about other types of dementia and causes of memory loss.
Carers can find detailed information about the role of medication in dementia management by reading Drug Treatments and Dementia.
Alzheimer's Australia run The Living with Memory Loss Program. An educational and support program for people who have been diagnosed with early stage dementia. You can learn all about dementia, how to care for someone with memory loss and how to access support and services.
Alzheimer's Australia can put carers in contact with a support group in their area or help organise confidential individual counselling with Alzheimer's Australia.
Learn all about preventing dementia and Alzheimer's Australia's Mind your Mind program.
Alzheimer's Australia publish articles in many other languages. Carers can also call the interpreter service on 131 450.