Considering Residential Care - Online

This session provides information about the process of considering and preparing for residential care. It includes strategies to help family carers to decide when residential care may be needed, information on the process for application, and understanding the emotional impact of the change.

You will gain knowledge in:

• recognising the signs that residential care may be needed
• identifying your criteria of good care and the steps to access residential care
• sharing the care with the staff and other residents in the aged care home.

Suitable for: Family carers and family members of people living with dementia. This session is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors.

Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. This session is delivered interactively, you will be encouraged to share your experiences alongside other participants giving you an opportunity to develop new support networks.

FAQs

How do I access the online program?

You will be contacted via the phone number you have registered with for a brief chat. The information to access the online program will be provided upon confirmation of eligibility for the program and registration with Dementia Australia. This event will be delivered using Microsoft Teams. If you have not used Teams previously our team member will provide support before the event to ensure you can join in with ease.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For event related enquiries, please contact our booking line on 1800 588 699 or you can email us at qld.booking@dementia.org.au

Alternatively for general enquires you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or email helpline@dementia.org.au

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

It is ideal if you can bring your ticket. However, if you have completed your registration we will have your details and forgetting your ticket won’t be a problem.

How can I find out about other events being run by Dementia Australia?

Visit the Dementia Australia website and view the Events Calendar.

What is available to professionals?

This event is not suitable for professional carers or people employed in the health or aged care industries. The resources, content and delivery will not meet the needs of professionals. To explore Dementia Australia’s range of professional development please visit the Centre for Dementia Learning.