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Dementia Australia PDF Help Sheets

This collection comprises our most popular dementia-related topics, formatted in a simple, printable PDF you can print or save and give to your patients and clients. Bookmark this page to always have Dementia Australia's expertise at your fingertips.

About dementia

About dementia
This help sheet is about dementia and some of its most common forms. It describes early symptoms and the importance of speaking with a doctor to investigate any changes to memory, thinking or behaviour.
Younger onset dementia
This help sheet is about younger onset dementia. It emphasises the importance of seeking a diagnosis and describes some of the impacts living with younger onset dementia can have on a person, their family and carers.
Alzheimer's disease
This help sheet describes Alzheimer’s disease, as well as its symptoms, causes, progression and treatment.
Vascular dementia
This help sheet describes vascular dementia, as well as its symptoms, causes, types, diagnosis and treatment.
Lewy body disease
This help sheet explains Lewy body disease, including signs and symptoms, diagnostic process, seeking a diagnosis, and where to find further information.
Frontotemporal dementia
This help sheet describes frontotemporal dementia, as well as its causes, progression and treatment.
Information about dementia for young people
This help sheet is especially for young people and answers frequently asked questions about dementia. It also includes information for parents and grandparents about discussing dementia with young people.

Changes in behaviour and dementia

Changes in Behaviour
This help sheet is about changes in behaviour that may occur in people living with dementia and possible causes.
Anxious behaviours
This help sheet is about anxiety or anxious responses that someone with dementia might experience. It suggests ways to respond and sources of additional support.
Agressive behaviours
This help sheet is about aggressive behaviours, which may be displayed by some people living with dementia. It suggests ways for family and carers to respond and sources of additional support.
Agitated behaviours
This help sheet is about agitated behaviours, which are common in people living with dementia. It suggests ways for family and carers to respond and sources of additional support.

Caring for someone with dementia

Communication
This help sheet is about changes in communication that dementia can cause and suggests ways families and carers can help. It includes communication tips from someone who is living with dementia.
Driving
This help sheet describes how dementia can affect someone’s driving skills. It suggests ways to support a driver who has been diagnosed with dementia.

About Mild cognitive impairment

Mild cognitive impairment
This help sheet describes mild cognitive impairment (MCI), as well as its symptoms, progression and treatment.

Refer someone in your care

If you’re a healthcare professional, you can refer a patient or client to Dementia Australia for further information, advice and support.

National Dementia Helpline

1800 100 500

dementia.org.au/helpline