ABC Health and Wellbeing - Alzheimer's Article
This article explains Alzheimer's Disease, and explores the many facets of this form of Dementia including, the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and possible prevention strategies.
www.abc.net.au/health/library/stories/2006/05/25/1829495.htm
This article explains Alzheimer's Disease, and explores the many facets of this form of Dementia including, the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and possible prevention strategies.
www.abc.net.au/health/library/stories/2006/05/25/1829495.htm
ABC - Health Matters
ABC Ultimo Centre
GPO Box 9994
Sydney NSW 2001
ABC Ultimo Centre
GPO Box 9994
Sydney NSW 2001
Alzheimer Research Forum Website
This site has links to resources as well as having various sections and discussion boards on Alzheimers.
http://www.alzforum.org/
This site has links to resources as well as having various sections and discussion boards on Alzheimers.
http://www.alzforum.org/
Alzheimer's Australia
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
- Phone: 02 6254 4233
- Free Call: 1800 100 500
Alzheimer's Association of Queensland Website
This website links people affected by Alzheimers Disease within QLD to information and support about the condition.
www.alzheimersonline.org/
This website links people affected by Alzheimers Disease within QLD to information and support about the condition.
www.alzheimersonline.org/
Alzheimer's Australia
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
- Phone: 02 6254 4233
- Free Call: 1800 100 500
Alzheimer's Australia - Dementia Fact Sheets Page
This webpage offers helpful factsheets on various issues associated with Dementia or Alzheimer's including subjects like, "Changed behaviours and Dementia", "Caring For People with Dementia", "Residential care and dementia" to name just a few.
www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?topicid=26
This webpage offers helpful factsheets on various issues associated with Dementia or Alzheimer's including subjects like, "Changed behaviours and Dementia", "Caring For People with Dementia", "Residential care and dementia" to name just a few.
www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?topicid=26
Alzheimer's Australia
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
- Phone: 02 6254 4233
- Free Call: 1800 100 500
Alzheimers Australia NSW Website
This website offers information about programs and services for people within the NSW region, in regards to Alzheimers and its associated concerns.
www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?categoryid=21
This website offers information about programs and services for people within the NSW region, in regards to Alzheimers and its associated concerns.
www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?categoryid=21
Alzheimer's Australia
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
- Phone: 02 6254 4233
- Free Call: 1800 100 500
Alzheimers Australia - Services and Programs Link for each State
This webpage offers links to a range of Alzheimers Australia's programs on offer, within all states, including contact details for each program. Such programs include; "The Living With Memory Loss Program", Regional and Rural Services Programs, Support Groups, Dementia Helpline and Education and Support.
http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?categoryid=9
This webpage offers links to a range of Alzheimers Australia's programs on offer, within all states, including contact details for each program. Such programs include; "The Living With Memory Loss Program", Regional and Rural Services Programs, Support Groups, Dementia Helpline and Education and Support.
http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?categoryid=9
Alzheimer's Australia
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
- Phone: 02 6254 4233
- Free Call: 1800 100 500
Alzheimer's Australia Sunshine Coast Inc Website
This website offers a range of resources and contacts for people affected by Alzheimers Disease within the Sunshine Coast area.
http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?infopageid=1360
This website offers a range of resources and contacts for people affected by Alzheimers Disease within the Sunshine Coast area.
http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?infopageid=1360
Alzheimer's Australia
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
- Phone: 02 6254 4233
- Free Call: 1800 100 500
Alzheimers Australia - Types of Dementia Page
This page of information connects users to various resource links about the types of Dementia, what they are, and their internal differences.
www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?topicid=134
This page of information connects users to various resource links about the types of Dementia, what they are, and their internal differences.
www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?topicid=134
Alzheimer's Australia
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
- Phone: 02 6254 4233
- Free Call: 1800 100 500
Alzheimer's Australia (Victoria) Website
Alzheimer's Australia (Victoria)helps support and educate people affected by Alzheimers and the broader community about the disease, and where to find help.
http://www.alzvic.asn.au/index.htm
Alzheimer's Australia (Victoria)helps support and educate people affected by Alzheimers and the broader community about the disease, and where to find help.
http://www.alzvic.asn.au/index.htm
Alzheimer's Association of Victoria
www.alzvic.asn.au/index.htm
98 Riversdale Road
Hawthorn VIC 3122
www.alzvic.asn.au/index.htm
98 Riversdale Road
Hawthorn VIC 3122
- Phone: 03 9818 3022
- Free call: 1800 639 331
Alzheimer's Disease Carer Support Group Website
This webpage links carers to support groups in the Western Australian regional and metropolitan regions.
www.alzheimers.com.au/carerswa.html
This webpage links carers to support groups in the Western Australian regional and metropolitan regions.
www.alzheimers.com.au/carerswa.html
Alzheimer's Australia
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
- Phone: 02 6254 4233
- Free Call: 1800 100 500
Better Health Channel - Jan's Story about Alzheimer's
This article outlines one woman's story about her experiences with the disease.
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pspages/ps_alzheimers_disease?open
This article outlines one woman's story about her experiences with the disease.
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pspages/ps_alzheimers_disease?open
Better Health Channel
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
- Freecall: 1800 126 637
- Fax: 03 9096 9190
Department of Health Western Australia-Dementia Resource Links PDF Document
This Government publication has all its links to its Dementia Initiative outlined in this PDF document.
http://www.health.wa.gov.au/hrit/clinicalplanning/docs/dementiarefs.pdf
This Government publication has all its links to its Dementia Initiative outlined in this PDF document.
http://www.health.wa.gov.au/hrit/clinicalplanning/docs/dementiarefs.pdf
Extended Aged Care at Home Dementia packages (EACH D)
If someone you care for needs assistance because of behavioural problems associated with dementia, including periods of changes in behaviour such as agitation, shadowing , 'sundowning' or other disturbances, the Extended Aged Care at Home Dementia (EACH D) program can provide high-level care through an individually tailored package to assist you to remain living in your own home for as long as possible if this is your preference.
agedcareaustralia.gov.au/agedcare/EACHD
If someone you care for needs assistance because of behavioural problems associated with dementia, including periods of changes in behaviour such as agitation, shadowing , 'sundowning' or other disturbances, the Extended Aged Care at Home Dementia (EACH D) program can provide high-level care through an individually tailored package to assist you to remain living in your own home for as long as possible if this is your preference.
agedcareaustralia.gov.au/agedcare/EACHD
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) Dementia draft Program Guidelines
The Draft Guidelines provide general information on the Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) Dementia Program, for Approved Providers, other service providers and officers of the Department of Health and Ageing.
www.health.gov.au/ageing-dementia-eachguidelines
The Draft Guidelines provide general information on the Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) Dementia Program, for Approved Providers, other service providers and officers of the Department of Health and Ageing.
www.health.gov.au/ageing-dementia-eachguidelines
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
Health and Safety for Carers
A checklist of safety procedures for carers of people with alzheimers.
http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?infopageid=604&CFID=4909322&CFTOKEN=82937767
A checklist of safety procedures for carers of people with alzheimers.
http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?infopageid=604&CFID=4909322&CFTOKEN=82937767
Alzheimer's Australia
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
- Phone: 02 6254 4233
- Free Call: 1800 100 500
ICE (In Case of Emergency) Page
An important page for all people to read; this page from the SCIA, references the concept of "ICE" (In case of emergency). This refers to the practice of all people entering an emergency contact number into their mobile phone, called "ICE". Therefore in the event of an emergency paramedics/police etc can quickly get a hold of your emergency contact person, with speed and ease.
www.scia.org.au/News/community/ice_-_in_case_of_emergency
An important page for all people to read; this page from the SCIA, references the concept of "ICE" (In case of emergency). This refers to the practice of all people entering an emergency contact number into their mobile phone, called "ICE". Therefore in the event of an emergency paramedics/police etc can quickly get a hold of your emergency contact person, with speed and ease.
www.scia.org.au/News/community/ice_-_in_case_of_emergency
The National Dementia Behaviour Advisory Service
The National Dementia Behaviour Advisory Service gives advice on understanding the types of behaviour a person may observe of someone who may have a form of Dementia. They also help a person identify factors that may trigger behaviours which may be of concern. The service also aims to develop strategies that may reduce the frequency and impact of behaviours of concern as well as providing links to further contact services and support.
www.alzheimers.org.au/infopage
The National Dementia Behaviour Advisory Service gives advice on understanding the types of behaviour a person may observe of someone who may have a form of Dementia. They also help a person identify factors that may trigger behaviours which may be of concern. The service also aims to develop strategies that may reduce the frequency and impact of behaviours of concern as well as providing links to further contact services and support.
www.alzheimers.org.au/infopage
Alzheimer's Australia
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
- Phone: 02 6254 4233
- Free Call: 1800 100 500
The Smell of Chocolate - Alzheimers Australia
This webpage links users to the children's book "The Smell of Chocolate" which aims at helping children understand the processes of Dementia their grandparents may be dealing with.
www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?infopageid=3675#smell
This webpage links users to the children's book "The Smell of Chocolate" which aims at helping children understand the processes of Dementia their grandparents may be dealing with.
www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?infopageid=3675#smell
Alzheimer's Australia
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
www.alzheimers.org.au
PO Box 4019
Hawker ACT 2614
- Phone: 02 6254 4233
- Free Call: 1800 100 500
Victorian Government Health Information - Alzheimers Services Page
This site offers the weblink to the Victorian Government Health Information Document on its Alzheimers/Dementia Program, and the services on offer for it. It displays the link in a variety of alternative languages including; Arabic, Chinese,Croatian,Dutch, German,Greek,Hungarian, Italian, Macedonian, Maltese, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese.
www.healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcht.nsf/PresentDetail?open&s=Alzheimer's_Victoria_-_Services_Brochure
This site offers the weblink to the Victorian Government Health Information Document on its Alzheimers/Dementia Program, and the services on offer for it. It displays the link in a variety of alternative languages including; Arabic, Chinese,Croatian,Dutch, German,Greek,Hungarian, Italian, Macedonian, Maltese, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese.
www.healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcht.nsf/PresentDetail?open&s=Alzheimer's_Victoria_-_Services_Brochure