Dementia Australia’s National Dementia Helpline has gone 24/7 to provide as much help, advice and guidance as possible to the 487,500 people living with dementia, and the almost 1.6 million involved in their care.
“Dementia Australia exists to empower people living with dementia, their families and carers to understand dementia and to manage their diagnosis on their terms,” Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe AM (pictured below) said.
“We are committed to increasing accessibility to our services and the National Dementia Helpline, 1800 100 500, operated by Dementia Australia, is now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. If someone has a diagnosis of dementia, or mild cognitive impairment, or is concerned about changes to their or a loved one’s cognition, Dementia Australia is here for them.
“There is no reason too small, no issue too big and no time too late. This is a gamechanger because no one should have to face dementia alone at any time of day or night.”
The move comes as Dementia Australia Patron Ita Buttrose AC OBE (pictured top) gives her voice, along with a person living with dementia, to bring the organisation’s Dementia Guide to life in a new audiobook.
“The Dementia Guide is the go-to online resource for any person impacted by any form of dementia, of any age, in any location across Australia,” Ita said.
“Speaking for the voices team, I know we have all been thrilled to contribute to The Dementia Guide Audiobook to increase the accessibility to vital information about dementia and the support available.
“Each person who has shared their voice has had an experience of dementia in their family and we have done this to raise awareness and help others to know they are not alone and that there is support available.”
The Dementia Guide is not solely for people living with dementia. It is also for friends, families and carers, covering the impact dementia may have on a person, the treatment, support and services they may need, and how loved ones can provide support.
Download and listen to The Dementia Guide free here.
