GPs and other referrers
Referral and dementia information for GPs and other referrers, and your patients and clients.
Dementia information for patients, clients and family carers
- Printable information
Easy-to-print dementia information pages for patients, clients and family members.
- Support options
Dementia Australia’s range of supports for people with cognitive concerns, people living with dementia, family, friends and carers.
- The National Dementia Helpline
Information, advice and support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. For patients, family carers and professionals.
Print resources for healthcare professionals
Dementia Australia provides free* printed resources for healthcare professionals supporting people living with dementia, their family and carers.
These include information about dementia, treatment and management, support and services, and practical advice on living with dementia.
- Printable PDF Help sheets
Dementia Australia’s trusted information on dementia-related topics, easily printable for your patients and clients.
- Reduce Your Dementia Risk Printable Fact SheetPDF — 248 kB
45% of all dementia cases can be prevented. Learn the risk factors for developing dementia and what you
can do today to protect your brain and reduce your dementia risk with this printable fact sheet. - Dementia Australia’s full service guidePDF — 10 MB
A comprehensive, printable PDF guide to Dementia Australia's services and programs for people living with dementia, their families, friends and carers.
Order The Dementia Guide
The Dementia Guide is the go-to resource for people living with dementia, their carers and family. Download, listen or order a free printed copy.
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Dementia information to support GPs and other referrers
- Assessment and diagnosis of dementia
Diagnostic criteria, assessment and screening tools, and guidance on disclosing diagnosis.
- Treatment and management of dementia
Dementia is an umbrella term for a variety of conditions. As a result, there are many pharmacological treatment, non-pharmacological treatment and management options.
- Clinical tools and resources
Dementia guidelines, toolkits, measures and other resources for professionals and care workers.
- Supporting male carers: a toolkit
Men approach caregiving differently from women. This toolkit guides health professionals supporting the particular needs of male carers of people living with dementia.
- Dementia training for professionals
Build your dementia knowledge, skills and strategies with our training courses designed for health professionals.
- Important information about dementia for GPsPDF — 2.2 MB
A printable guide to dementia for GPs and other professionals, including screening and assessment measures, tracking apps and Dementia Australia's services.
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