Alzheimer's & Dementia Care & Support

Dementia affects more than just the person diagnosed. With approximately 446,500 Australians living with dementia and around 1.7 million people involved in their care, its impact is felt by families and communities nationwide.  

Supporting someone with dementia? Learn practical tips for communication, safety, nutrition and caregiver wellbeing. Download our free dementia care guide.

A dementia diagnosis at age 40? It happens, and even younger than that. When signs of dementia show up in adults aged 65 or younger, it’s called early-onset or young-onset dementia. This is not to be confused with the first—or early—stages of dementia at an older age.

When someone you love is living with dementia, the changes you witness can be overwhelming. But support doesn’t just mean stepping in — it means stepping alongside.

Caring for a loved one diagnosed with dementia or cognitive decline can present unique and overwhelming challenges for not only family and friends, but for caregivers too. 

September is World Alzheimer’s Month. According to Alzheimer’s Research Australia, there are 480,000 Australians living with dementia.

Are you retiring, getting older, or perhaps downsizing? During these times, our habits and routines can undergo big changes, impacting all aspects of our lives. Right at Home, Australia's premier support at home, home care packages provider, shares some insights.

Alzheimer Disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for about 50% to 75% of dementia cases worldwide. It is characterised by short-term memory loss, apathy, and depression in the early stages. Onset is gradual and decline is progressive.

Dementia Action Week 2023 is here! Join Right at Home from 18 to 24 September as we work towards a dementia-friendly future.  

This week 19 – 25 September 2022 is Dementia Action Week. According to Dementia Australia, Dementia impacts close to half a million Australians and almost 1.6 million Australians are involved in their care. That means that nearly 9.5% of Australia’s population are currently impacted by Dementia in some way.