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Plain-English answers from published research and trusted Australian health services, with the sources listed.
Ask the family helper about Ask a questionJust been told it’s dementia
What to do in the first few months, the free programs that help, and planning ahead in WA.
Read the guide about Just been told it’s dementiaPhone lines
Free lines where a person can help, including 24-hour dementia and crisis support.
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Tools and guides
Guides for families
Memory changes, help at home, loneliness, falls, respite, carers and music at home.
Read the guides about Guides for familiesPrintable sheets
A GP visit sheet, an “All about me” page, a medicines list, a falls checklist and a daily routine planner.
Print a sheet about Printable sheetsPlaylist builder
Enter the year someone was born and see the songs from when they were young.
Build a playlist about Playlist builderFor carers
Looking after yourself, respite explained, and where to get a break.
Carers’ corner about For carersLocal support
Memory cafés, carer groups, seniors’ clubs, transport and more in Bunbury and the South West.
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What’s on
WA Seniors Week and awareness days through the year, with more local events to come.
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New research in plain English, new guides and local news. A monthly email is coming.
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The helper answers in 18 languages, plus trusted information in many more.
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Put Glow on your phone’s home screen. Guides and sheets then work without internet.
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