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Information for people with Dementia

Information specifically for the person with a diagnosis of dementia. Topics include early planning, driving and making employment decisions.

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01 – About You…What is Dementia: If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. It talks about dementia and where you can go for further information.

02 – About You…Early Planning: If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. It makes suggestions about planning for the future. It also tells you who can assist you to do this.

03 – About You…Looking After Yourself: If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. it suggests ways to look after yourself and some people who can assist you to do this.

04 – About You…Driving: If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. It provides important information about driving and dementia.

05 – About You…Living Alone: If you have been diagnosed with dementia and live alone, this Help Sheet may be useful. It makes suggestions about how you can help yourself and who can assist you to continue living safely on your own.

06 – About You…Feelings and Adjusting to Change: If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. It explains some of the feeling you might be experiencing, and some ways to adjust to the changes that dementia brings.

07 – About You…Keeping Involved and Active: If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. it discusses the importance of keeping involved and active and suggests ways you can do this.

08 – About You…Talking About The Diagnosis: If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. It suggests some things to consider when talking about your diagnosis.

09 – About You…Talking With Your Doctor: If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. It discusses ways of taking with your doctor to make sure that you obtain the health care, advice and support you want.

10 – About You…Making Employment Decisions: If you have been diagnosed with dementia and you are working, this Help Sheet may be useful. It offers suggestions for making decisions about changes in your work life.

11 – About You…how Alzheimer’s Australia Can Help: This Help Sheet provides you with information on the resources Alzheimer’s Australia has available to provide support to you and your family.