Additional dementia information and support

Adults living with younger onset dementia (under 65 years of age)

• The Dementia Foundation Western Australia
• Young People In Nursing Homes
• Younger onset dementia | Dementia Australia.

Childhood dementia

• Childhood Dementia Initiative
• Childhood dementia | Dementia Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

• DAMPAA Aboriginal Ageing Research | UWA.

Culturally and linguistically diverse people

Research

• ECU | Social Ageing (SAGE) Futures Lab : Migration, Diversity and Care : Research : Arts and Humanities : Schools.

Health navigation

• Perth Multicultural HealthLink Programme – Arche Health.

Healthcare appointment translation

• Translating and Interpreting Service | TIS National or call 131 450.

Planning ahead

It’s wise to plan ahead. For example, you may need to plan for changes in your finances, ability to drive, health and decision-making ability. It’s important to do this early when you can make your own choices. You may also want to create a dementia friendly environment by adapting your home to reduce the risk of falls and support independent living. To learn more about planning ahead, you can visit:

• Planning ahead | My Aged Care
• Advance Care Planning | HealthyWA
• Planning ahead | Dementia Australia
• Advance Care Planning – Palliative Care WA
• Help with decision-making - OPAN

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