If you have been diagnosed with dementia, you should talk to your doctor. Read more about the services and support that we can provide. You can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 if you would like to order a copy or copies of any of these Help Sheets.ĭementia Australia provides a range of services to support people with all types of dementia and their families throughout the course of the illness. But it is better that people close to you are clear about it so they can have time to adjust to your condition, find out about dementia and learn how best to support you.ĭementia Australia has a range of Help Sheets especially for families and friends of people with dementia, which will provide them with a range information about dementia and ways they can help. This might be difficult for you, as a diagnosis of dementia is very difficult to come to terms with. When you are ready, it is important to tell your family and friends who don’t already know about your diagnosis, that you have dementia. Talk about the diagnosis Tell people close to you Other programs and services and supports in your area.Counselling for individuals, couples and family groups.

Counselling for you and your family and friends – individually or together.Educational groups and social events for people who have a diagnosis of dementia.

This knowledge can also assist in beginning to plan for the future.ĭementia Australia provides a range of specialist services to support people with all types of dementia and their families throughout the course of the illness. Often people find it easier to manage a diagnosis if they can understand the disease and its implications. This information is for you as you make adjustments and plan your next steps.īeing diagnosed with dementia can be upsetting however, for some people who have been worried about themselves for some time, the diagnosis can come as a relief.

You may have been wondering what is happening to you for some time now and have probably been worried and anxious about the changes you've noticed.

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