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Discover the latest news and updates from Dementia Support Australia. Here, you'll find insightful and diverse stories, as well as stay informed about services and tools to help you support people living with dementia in your care. 

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I am thinking about attending a Staying at Home program and wondered if medical specialists are involved.

"Dear Dr Macfarlane, my question to you is:I am thinking about attending a Staying at Home program and wondered if medical specialists are involved."

Wendy and Geoff make new connections through DSA’s Staying at Home program

Wendy and Geoff Donoghue live in north west Tasmania. Wendy, a self-confessed home body, says that attending DSA’s Staying at Home program was ‘the best thing we’ve ever done.’

Delivering more care and support with flexible new programs

As our community reach grows, we’re reshaping dementia support to meet the demands of an ageing population through more innovation, education and connection.

Better support from our new online system

Dementia Support Australia is upgrading the system we use to manage referrals and coordinate care. Launching at the end of May, the new system will support us to work more...

Why is it so difficult to get a proper diagnosis for people living with FTD?

Because FTD is not particularly common it can also be mistaken for other health conditions.

Meet Grace, Carer Conversations Facilitator

Grace has been with the DSA team for nearly eight years, first as a dementia consultant and now as co-facilitator of Carer Conversations sessions in Victoria. We asked Grace about...

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