Carer/family

Carer and family support during the ongoing management and care stage should include the following:

• Carer informed, involved and supported (at time of diagnosis and ongoing)
• Carer needs supported via support groups, respite options, information services
• Carers needs supported via appropriate cultural and language centres with dementia expertise
• Managing transition of primary-decision making responsibilities for person living with dementia from individual to carer
• Support to finalise Advance Care plans and Powers of Attorney