Resources

This webpage is for people with dementia, carers, and health professionals. It provides information, helpful strategies, and tools to improve communication of the dementia diagnosis and post-diagnostic support. 

Exercise can help to improve or maintain memory, thinking, and the daily function of people with dementia. This webpage from Forward with Dementia provides information about the benefits of exercise and tips for people living with dementia.

This webpage from Alzheimer's WA provides guidance about the importance of lighting in Dementia care.

This webpage from Dementia Australia provides information about the link between Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease, diagnosis, and where to get further help.

This BetterHealth Channel webpage provides information about brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease, prevalence of Alzheimer's disease in people with down syndrome, the importance of living a full life, other conditions that can be treated, and where to get help.

This webpage from The Victorian Government Department of Health provides information regarding the creation of dementia-friendly physical and social environments for persons with dementia.

This webpage from Dementia Australia provides information regarding what depression is, depression and dementia, signs of depression, where to begin, drug treatments, and what to try.

This webpage from the BetterHealth Channel provides information on safety inside the home, safety outside the home, independence aids, changes to the environment, and where to get help.

This webpage from the BetterHealth Channel provides information and points to consider when making decisions around residential aged care for persons living with dementia.

This webpage provides information about dementia and driving, including how dementia affects driving, what to do after a diagnosis, signs to looks for, and planning ahead.