Speak My Language: Dementia - early stages

Lidia Witko and Bożena Iwanowska, CEO of 'Polcare' in Oakleigh explain what are the types of dementia and what are the first symptoms. This is another conversation in the "Speak My Language" series about helping the elderly in Australia.

There are many types of dementia... Source: Getty Images

The program is sponsored by the federal government and is a joint initiative undertaken by the Multicultural Community Councils of NSW, Victoria and Queensland.

If you would like more information on anything you have heard on the program, contact My Aged Care on 1 800 200 422. If you prefer to speak to someone in your own language contact Translation and Interpreting Services (TIS) on 131 450 and they will connect you to someone who can speak your language.

You could also find links to all the podcasts and information on aged care in your own language if you visit Speak My Language website www.speakmylanguageradio.com