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Stay at Home supports living with dementia

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DEMENTIA Support Australia (DSA) is running Staying at Home, an innovative three-day/two-night residential program around Australia, designed to support carers and those living with dementia.

Living at home for as long as possible is the healthiest, happiest choice for most people living with dementia and their partners, or other family carers.

“Everyone wants to continue living at home,” says Staying at Home project leader Tom Gauci. “It’s our place of comfort, familiarity and security. Staying at Home empowers people living with dementia and their carers to continue living together at home for as long as possible.”

Government funding ensures no cost to participants and places at Maleny are open March 21-23. The program teaches careers how to manage behaviour changes, how to obtain 24/7 support and other services from DSA’s staff, how to plan ahead and how to care for their own well-being. Participants with dementia are supported to continue treasured hobbies, introduced to respite care and have opportunities to discuss their diagnosis.

“The team made the program fun while caring for our loved ones and at the same time imparting their knowledge and tips for coping,” said one past participant. For more information and eligibility visit dementia.com.au/dsa-staying-at-home

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