People living with dementia, their families, and/or carers are supported by the Dementia Support Service.
A multidisciplinary team of medical specialists, occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals provide specialised and practical support.
The Dementia Support Service includes:
- An assessment of physical, social, and emotional well-being
- The development of a care plan based on strengths, interests and independence
- Providing assistance to the client, family or carer in understanding their condition
- Help people with dementia live well by providing them with practical strategies
- Provide assistance and navigation to a range of community support services
- Management and minimisation of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. These could include wandering, aggression and anxiety
- Continence management, safety around the home, and general health advice
- Group and individual education sessions
- Referral to other community services
- Prepare a person for the future in regard to driving, employment, legal issues, care arrangements and medical care
- Monitoring on an ongoing basis as needed
- Providing referrals to other services
Who can use the service?
- People with dementia or facing cognitive decline
- Eligible participants in the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).
Visit the My Aged Care website - City of Kingston and City of Bayside residents (out-of-area referrals will be considered on an individual basis)
To register or request a referral, please call 1800 200 422 or visit the My Aged Care website.
Contact us
Please contact us on 132 246 (132 BHN) if you have any questions.