In Australia, there are an estimated 433,300 people living with dementia. It is the leading cause of death for women, and the second leading cause of death overall. There are things you can do to reduce your risk of developing dementia. Learn more about dementia by first watching the video produced by Dementia Australia
West Moreton Care Collaborative, Dementia Network | Dementia Australia
The West Moreton Care Collaborative – Older Persons Care Collaborative have worked with local community groups in the Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Somerset and Lockyer Valley areas to create localised dementia friendly groups. If you would like to be introduced to a member in an area close to your home please email us at admin@westmoretoncareconnect.com.au
Our Network provides socially inclusive activities that address equity and seniors care in rural and regional communities.
Dementia-Friendly Communities | Dementia Australia
These activities and local groups provide sources of socialisation, question and answer and the ability to link with like minded carers and individuals with a dementia diagnosis. If you are keen to establish a new group in your local area, please also make contact as we can assist in establishing the group and linking you with relevant members of Dementia Australia that can further assist. The community education toolkit provides an initial step to de-stigmatising dementia and in working with local community groups and organisations to make our world more friendly and acceptable to all of community. Please review the links below for more information:
Community Education Toolkit | Dementia Australia
These activities and local groups provide sources of socialisation, question and answer and the ability to link with like minded carers and individuals with a dementia diagnosis. If you are keen to establish a new group in your local area, please also make contact as we can assist in establishing the group and linking you with relevant members of Dementia Australia that can further assist. The community education toolkit provides an initial step to de-stigmatising dementia and in working with local community groups and organisations to make our world more friendly and acceptable to all of community. Please review the links below for more information:
Podcast
The website links below share a podcast series endorsed by Dementia Australia.
Have you listened to Hamish McDonald’s ‘Hold the Moment’ series that shares uplifting stories about people living with dementia and their loved ones? The series hears from how people living with dementia handled their diagnosis experience, and how they found a positive way forward with the help of friends, family and Dementia Australia.
Local resources in West Moreton
Aged care services in Ipswich at home or centre based
Alzheimer’s Queensland (informally known as Rosmary’s Cottage)
Dementia resources – Alzheimer’s Queensland
Alzheimer’s Queensland has compiled a list resources and factsheets to share with individuals and carers about dementia and dementia care
Dementia Matters April 2023 Vol21
The Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network offer a series of information, service providers and supports in the following link.
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The Dementia Guide is an important resource for any person impacted by any form of dementia, of any age. The Dementia Guide can help anyone learn about dementia and the treatments, support, and services available. The Dementia Guide may also be useful to the friends, families and carers of people living with dementia, as it contains information about the impact dementia may have on a person, the treatment, support, and services they may need, as well as for anyone taking on a caring role.