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DEMENTIA SUPPORT SERVICES

DEMENTIA SUPPORT SERVICES. WHY DOES ALZHEIMER’S AUSTRALIA RECOMMEND EARLY DIAGNOSIS?. Rule out other possible illnesses Get access to information and support early Medication management Advanced Planning – person with the diagnosis can be supported and involved Powers of Attorney

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DEMENTIA SUPPORT SERVICES

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  1. DEMENTIASUPPORT SERVICES

  2. WHY DOES ALZHEIMER’S AUSTRALIA RECOMMEND EARLY DIAGNOSIS? • Rule out other possible illnesses • Get access to information and support early • Medication management • Advanced Planning – person with the diagnosis can be supported and involved • Powers of Attorney • Financial, Medical, Guardianship

  3. Meet Fred… • Loses glasses • Misplaces things • Keys • Books • Money • The dog • Words are on the tip of his tongue • But he can’t quite recall… Yesterday he paid the power bill…

  4. TWICE!

  5. Asked for a longer appointment Checklist of concerns Medical history Treatment history His wife came too… Fred’s GP understood the importance of early diagnosis

  6. Fred’s Diagnosis of Dementia • The GP referred Fred to • Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS) http://www.health.vic.gov.au/subacute/cdams.htm

  7. After much testing… Fred has Alzheimer’s Disease He is: • One of 332, 000 Australians living with dementia • Experiencing loss of memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and physical functioning • Still Fred

  8. Referral to Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria …the people and expertise to listen to your concerns and provide the information, practical advice and support you may need… Referrals to Alzheimer’s Australia Vic services can be made via: Our Service Provider Referral Form (PDF, 330 KB) The Service Coordination Tool Templates (SCTT) Phone: The National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 Fax: 03 9815 7801 Email: AAV.GatewayTeam@alzheimers.org.au Clients are also welcome to contact us directly.

  9. National Dementia Helpline • people with dementia, their carers, families & friends • people concerned about memory loss or other symptoms associated with dementia • health professionals, service providers, community organisations and students • access and referral to an appropriate interpreter and advocacy services can be arranged • deaf, hearing or speech impaired users can phone the National Relay Service on 13 36 77

  10. HOW WE CAN HELP YOU? Information • Dementia Help Sheets • Library • Website www.fightdementia.org.au National Dementia Help Line: 1800 100 500 Gateway to: Group Sessions • Family Information and group support sessions Support • Counselling • Memory Lane cafés • Living with Dementia programs

  11. How may we help you…? • Understanding and support • Practical information and advice • Up-to-date written material about dementia • Information about other services • Details of, and referral to, the full range of services provided by Alzheimer's Australia

  12. Aged Care Services To enable people to live at home • Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) 1800 200 422 http://www.myagedcare.gov.au • Council Services (Home & Community Care) • Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centres 1800 052 222 • Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) 1800 699 799 • Carers Victoria 1800 242 636

  13. Dementia Access and Support Services • LCHS service • Caring and professional staff who work with clients and families to access vital support services • For clients eligible for HACC who have memory loss, concerns about their memory or dementia • 1800 242 696

  14. www.dementiagippsland.com.au • http://www.dementiagippsland.com.au/Support-Services/Support-Services/Services-available.aspx

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