Dementia community services and support
With 459,231* Australians currently living with dementia, there is a need to provide up-to-date local resources to assist at all stages of the dementia journey.
*Data source: AIHW
The My Community Directory Dementia Community Services and Support Finder will assist in navigating national and local resources relating to dementia care for those living with dementia and their family and carers.
Many services to support those living with Dementia exist in Queensland, however, navigating this information is often difficult before and after diagnosis.
Improving the visibility of support available in the community is vital to improving community understanding of dementia through access to clear information.
What is dementia?
The term “dementia” refers to a group of neurocognitive conditions, that affects the ability to think and reason and includes the ability to remember things, process information, concentrate, speak, learn, and understand. It is characterised by a general deterioration in brain function and is not a single specific disorder.
Thinking, behaviour, and the capacity to carry out daily chores are all impacted by dementia. The person’s regular social or professional life is hampered by the altered brain function.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Types of dementia
The term “Dementia” refers to a group of neurocognitive conditions, characterised by a general deterioration in brain function. People have been affected by this illness for hundreds of years. Prior to the 20th century, Dementia was a relatively uncommon condition as fewer people in pre-industrial societies lived to old age. Dementia was not previously described as we understand it today until the middle of the 1970s.
Printable resources and QR codes
Dementia services in Australia
- Phone: 1800 100 500
- Phone: 1800 639 331
- Phone: 1800 699 799
- Phone: 1800 200 422
- Phone: 1800 422 737
Support for people living with dementia including family and carers
When you or a loved one receives a Dementia diagnosis, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. You might not be aware of the assistance available to support you and your family during the Dementia journey. When a loved one is living with Dementia, family members and friends frequently find themselves taking on the role of caregiver. While taking care of a loved one can be gratifying, there can also be difficult times.
General information
Managing personal care at home
Social care strategies
Manging changes in behaviour
Legal aspects in dementia care
Accessing care
Support services available
Staying active
Any plan for holistic wellness should include physical exercise as evidence has found that it lowers the risk of cognitive decline. Engage in cardiovascular exercise to raise your heart rate, if it’s safe for you to do so. As a result, your brain and body will receive more nourishment while potential Dementia risk factors including high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol are reduced.
Useful apps
People living with Dementia can utilise specifically created applications to keep their minds active, communicate with loved ones, or monitor daily routines.
Resources for clinicians
The first contact many clinicians in primary care will have with CPC will be as part of making a referral using HealthPathways. HealthPathways is a web-based portal with evidence-based information on the assessment and management of common clinical conditions including referral guidance. The pathways are written by General Practitioners with support from local GPs, hospital based specialists and other subject matter experts.