Older people living alone with dementia: Exploring unmet needs, and barriers and facilitators to support

We’re seeking participants for a University of Sydney research project exploring the experience of living alone with dementia. 

Many people with dementia live alone, yet most systems assume they have a carer who can help them manage their condition, and international research shows this group often faces significant challenges that have not been studied in Australia. 

Insights from this project will help improve services that support the health, social, functional and emotional needs of people living alone with dementia.

We’re looking for: 

• people living alone who are experiencing changes in their thinking or memory or who have dementia, and/or  
• their family members 

People with dementia and/or their family members will be invited to participate in an interview (about one hour) at a time and location that is convenient to you. Interviews can be in person, online via zoom or on the telephone.

To participate or find out more about the study please see the study flyer OR contact the research team using the details at the bottom of this page.