Three out of four people who live with dementia say people don’t keep in touch like they used to, while 65 per cent say people they know have been avoiding or excluding them, results from a Dementia Australia survey have found.
Young ‘pioneers’ from Discover My World Early Learning Centre were bursting with excitement during a recent rock hunt at Engadine Town Square, eagerly waving and calling out to the Moran Engadine residents who were watching from their balconies above.
This week, for Dementia Action Week – from 21 September-27 September - Dementia Australia is sharing daily tips showing simple, yet effective, ways to support people living with dementia.
Yes! You can still access a range of aged care services during this time, and encourage you to make use of support when you can. Aged care providers are still delivering their services, whether that be in-home care or residential care, even if it is in a slightly different way.
