Helpline: Tips for families supporting a loved one with dementia

Hold the Moment

A dementia diagnosis has a ripple effect across families. So where can you turn for information and support?

This bonus episode is packed with tips for families who want to know more about how to support themselves and a family member living with dementia.

Whether you live close to your loved one or further afield, Dementia Australia has many helpful resources and programs specially tailored to family members of any age, including children.

If you’d like personalised support, you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500. You can call 24 hours a day or request a callback, start a webchat or send an email with whatever is on your mind.

For more information, explore our support resources for family, friends, and carers or learn more about staying connected with loved ones.

You can also listen to this episode of Hold the Moment to hear candid stories from families who have been impacted by a dementia diagnosis.

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Hold the Moment is a podcast from Dementia Australia, produced by Deadset Studios.

Follow Dementia Australia on Facebook and Instagram and find support resources online.

This episode was hosted by Jim Rogers and Kristin, a National Dementia Helpline Advisor. It was produced by Luci McAfee. Executive producers are Grace Pashley and Kellie Riordan.

The National Dementia Helpline is funded by the Australian Government.

Dementia Australia and Deadset Studios acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Dementia Australia acknowledges and appreciates the support of the Australian Government for this initiative.