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Non-pharmacological interventions

Ongoing management post diagnosis should include the exploration of behavioural issues of concern that may impact significantly on the carer, family and care workers. Aim to manage physiological needs that could trigger behaviours of concern such as:

  • pain management
  • continence management
  • language or communication difficulties
  • daily routine modifications
  • side effects of medication
  • falls risk
  • environmental modifications

Non-pharmacological interventions may include a variety of stimulating activities, techniques or therapies. Provide the patient and carer with information on education programs and services that provide activities and therapies for people with dementia.

Recreational group activities, exercise, behaviour management, reminiscence therapy and music therapy may improve or delay behavioural symptoms.

Living with Dementia Programs

Ring Alzheimer's Australia Vic: 03 9815 7800

Ask for the Intake Counsellor

9am - 5pm Weekdays

Creative ways to care

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres (Southern Region - Alfred Health Carer Services)

Tel. 1800 052 222

Planned activity groups

Refer to Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres (Southern Region - Alfred Health Carer Services)

Freecall during business hours 1800 052 222

Emergency respite support outside standard business hours 1800 059 059

Alternatively, refer to My Aged Care 1800 200 422

http://www.myagedcare.gov.au/

This service provides free and confidential information on services available across the South Eastern Melbourne Region.

 Social Support Services

Refer to the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink support Information Line

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres (Southern Region - Alfred Health Carer Services)

Tel. 1800 052 222

Southern Migrant & Refugee Centre

Dandenong

Tel. 03 9767 1900

Narre Warren

Tel. 03 9705 6966

www.smrc.org.au

The Aged Care team empowers and assists CALD older residents to age well. SMRC values cultural diversity and provides responsive and innovative services to meet the changing needs of the diverse community.

The Aged Care team delivers services for migrant older persons and those with a disability and their carers with culturally appropriate and responsive services. They also collaborate with government and relevant organisations, to improve access and equity for aged care and other support services for people from diverse backgrounds.