The diagnosis of dementia can be extremely distressing and current pessimistic forecasts disheartening. Here at Dementia Care Australia, we believe improvement is possible. We look beyond the diagnosis to the person, and consider fulfilling individual needs of people with dementia as paramount to their social and emotional well-being.

Within this site you will find sound advice and proven, practical ideas. Much more importantly, you will find inspiration, hope and empowerment to help you stay positive and go forward in your everyday life.

It is important to know that stages and symptoms are not definite prognoses for everyone with a dementia diagnosis. Each person will be affected in his or her own unique way, and also dependant on the type or cause of their dementia.