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Further information related to this fact sheet: Dementia - how it affects carers.

Related information on Better Health Channel

• Carers of older people - services and support.
  
• Dementia - carers and activities.
  
• Dementia - caring for someone who lives alone.
  
• Dementia - changed behaviours.
  
• Dementia - choosing residential care.
  
• Dementia - communication issues.
  
• Dementia - coping with placement.
  
• Dementia - diagnosis and early signs.
  
• Dementia - different types.
  
• Dementia - early planning will help.
  
• Dementia - hallucinations and false ideas.
  
• Dementia - how carers can help with dressing.
  
• Dementia - how to encourage healthy eating.
  
• Dementia - managing incontinence.
  
• Dementia - men and caring.
  
• Dementia - safety issues.
  
• Dementia - sexuality and intimacy.
  
• Dementia - support services are available.
  
• Dementia - taking care of carers.
  
• Dementia - through all its stages.
  
• Dementia - tips for parents and grandparents.
  
• Dementia - tips for young people.
  

Related information on other websites

Alzheimer's Australia.
Australian Government, Aged Care Australia - Caring for someone with dementia.

Support groups

Alzheimer's Australia Vic.

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