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Caring for a loved one with Dementia? These articles are a must-read.

Updated: Jun 10, 2022



We've pulled together some of the best articles about dementia covering a range of topics from eating and diet, managing aggression, preventing wandering and other behaviours.


We've also included a resource for carers and loved ones accessing support in Australia.


This insightful article covers tips around communication, hygiene, and medication.


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The services offered through Dementia Australia to support carers and family members are outlined in this article.


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Preventing wandering is a challenge for caregivers but this helpful article includes some good tips for preventing or minimising wandering.



We also recommend researching options to "wander-proof" the home, such as the Anti-Wandering Single Door Alarm System from Smart Caregiver

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Access a range of advice on managing meal times and eating including increased and decreased appetite, chewing, cravings, mouth-chewing, and meal time strategies.


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Find out more about managing behaviour such as anger, sundowning, wandering, and repetitive actions.


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This article suggests a range of games that are good for seniors with dementia. Some of the best include board games, card games, puzzles, and even video games.


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If you have any questions at all about products we supply that can assist caregivers please reach out to our team on info@adaptiveclothingaustralia.com. We're here to help!






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