About DSA
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Testimonials

A candid shot of a staff member from Dementia Support Australia laughing with a resident of an aged day care

Aged Care Worker

A DSA consultant came to assist with management of behaviours of one our residents and was extremely helpful, and pleasant...
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Aged Care Worker

We had a DBMAS referral attend today. The consultant was very professional and very supportive with ideas...
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Care Provider

I attended a session held in Western Australia and was most impressed with the video shown that simulated what it's probably like for a person with dementia...
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Eva

I would like to thank Consultant Lynn for organising music DVDs for Christine who is enjoying them very much...
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Family member

My partner with dementia was assessed by DSA as a result of an incident in residential aged care...

Joey & Celena (Daughters)

Thank you to Wendy and DBMAS for the support, care and knowledge that my sister and I did not know existed...
Image of Evelyn sitting in her pink sweater and smiling. She was living with Alzheimer’s disease in an aged care home before her family approached DSA for help.

The power of music in care

Evelyn was living with Alzheimer’s disease in an aged care home. Staff at the home found that they could only engage with her for short periods of time.

Mary's story brings positive change to care

Mary, a resident at an aged care home, loved to keep busy and stay organised. This activity led her to other residents’ rooms where she wanted to touch belongings such as linen and clothes.