Dementia Support Australia

About

Supporting people with dementia and their care network. When a person living with dementia is experiencing changes to their behaviour, we work with you to understand the causes – and help you improve their quality of life. Behaviour support starts with understanding Every person is different, and so are their needs. Our goal is to provide carers and care network with the tools to better understand the causes of behaviour in people living with dementia. We focus on getting to know the person with dementia and their individual experiences, likes and dislikes and routines. After careful assessment, we provide personalised expert advice and strategies – working with you, the person with dementia and their wider care network to address their needs and allow for ongoing care and support. Funded by the Australian Government and led by HammondCare, we bring together industry-wide expertise, build sector capacity and create partnerships for better dementia care around the country. Our nationwide service recognises the individual experiences of people living with dementia and recommends the ideal service level for each person.