Settlement Guide:dementia care for migrants

Dementia is not a normal part of ageing and yet Alzheimers Australia predicts by mid-century almost a million people will be living with the illness.Patients from diverse backgrounds face additional challenges in getting an early diagnosis and care support which meets their needs.

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Alzheimers Australia provides dementia information in 43 languages on their website www.fightdementia.org.au .

Counselling support services is available on the National Dementia Helpline by calling 1800 100 500. If you need an interpreter you can contact the National Dementia Helpline through the Telephone Interpreting Service on 131 450.