Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can feel like riding a rollercoaster. When symptoms and problems seem random and uncontrollable, caregiving becomes

Family members and friends often find themselves in the role of a carer, even if they don’t identify themselves as

Maree McCabe, AM, CEO of Dementia Australia offers expert advice on how to spot dementia early on, and what to

Dementia Advocate Cathy recently presented at the National Dementia Forum sharing her experience of caring for her husband John who

National Dementia Helpline advisors answer your questions Family members and friends often find themselves in the role of a carer

The healing benefits of humour In our pursuit of health and well-being, we often turn to various medical treatments, therapies,

Living with dementia increases the complexity of intimate and family relationships and, as dementia progresses, these need to be reframed

Creating a safe and supportive home environment for aging parents is essential to ensure they can continue living independently and

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging, especially when it comes to ensuring they take their medication.

​Support for families and carers Dementia Australia provides high-quality services and support to meet family and carer needs. We recognise,

Communicating effectively with a person who has dementia can become an increasing challenge if the person progressively loses their memory

Have you noticed sudden subtle changes with your aged loved ones? Is something just not right? Out of the blue

Are you caring for an angry or aggressive elderly loved one? We unpack the causes and suggest some solutions.

Understanding the emotional side of hoarding behaviour helps you work toward effective solutions in a kind and gentle way.

As you care for someone with dementia, it is important to focus on your own emotional, mental & physical wellbeing.

Confronting the Myths Here are the most common myths which perpetuate misleading information and stigma about Alzheimer’s disease and the