National Dementia Behaviour Advisory Service
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(1 supplier)For information contact AT Aust on 1300 452 679
Short Description
A national telephone advisory service for people who provide care and are concerned about the behaviours of people with dementia and any issues around accessing or providing respite.
Additional Info
More Details
. The service provides confidential comprehensive advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
. It is funded by the Commonwealth Government
The service can assist and provide:
. information about dementia and available resources
. information about behaviours of concern
. practical strategies for responding to behaviours of concern
. contacts to appropriate services in the caller's area
Behaviours of concern may include:
. resistance to care
. agitation
. distress
. restlessness
. wandering
. inappropriate toileting practices
. inappropriate sexual behaviour
. socially withdrawn
. verbal or physical aggression
Suppliers
Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory ServiceLevel 1, AMA House42 Macquarie St Barton ACT 2600 Australia Sales: 1800 699 799 Fax: 02 6278 7225 Toll Free: 1800 100 500 (National Dementia Helpl) Email: nat.admin@alzheimers.org.au Website: http://www.alzheimers.org.au |
Disclaimer
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