This session provides information about the process of considering and preparing for residential care. It includes strategies to help family carers to decide when residential care may be needed, information on the process for application, and understanding the emotional impact of the change.

You will gain knowledge in:

• recognising the signs that residential care may be needed
• identifying your criteria of good care and the steps to access residential care
• sharing the care with the staff and other residents in the aged care home.

Suitable for: Family carers and family members of people living with dementia. This session is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors. 

Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. This session is delivered interactively, you will be encouraged to share your experiences alongside other participants giving you an opportunity to develop new support networks.

 FAQs

Can I attend without registering?

No, you will need to register to attend this session, if the registration has closed, please email NSW.Referrals@dementia.org.au to register.

How do I access the online program?

Within the week prior to the event, the link to this online session will be emailed to the email address that you have provided in your registration. If you have not received the link to this session within a day prior to the session, please check your junk mail. If it's not in your junk mail, please email us at NSW.Referrals@dementia.org.au

There is no need to download any software in order to participate in this online workshop, therefore you will only need to click on the link to join the session at starting time.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Should you have any questions in regard to this workshop, please email NSW.Referrals@dementia.org.au

How can I find out about other events being run by Dementia Australia? Visit the Dementia Australia website and view the Events Calendar.

What is available to professionals? To explore Dementia Australia’s range of professional development please visit the Centre for Dementia Learning.