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> 4.1 Deciding on residential care
> 4.2 Which residential facility?
> 4.3 Caring partnerships
> 4.4 Good care in a residential facility
> 4.5 Coping with placement
> 4.6 Information and support
4.1 Deciding on residential care
This Help Sheet provides information for carers about the types of residential care available for people with dementia, what to look for and some practical suggestions for making the move.
Help Sheet - 4.1 Deciding on residential care
PDF file, 160 KB, October 2009
4.2 Which residential facility?
This Help Sheet provides information for families and carers of people with dementia who are in need of residential care. It discusses some of the things to consider when choosing a nursing home or hostel to suit the needs of a person with dementia.
Help Sheet - 4.2 Which residential facility?
PDF file, 180 KB, October 2009
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4.3 Caring partnerships
This Help Sheet provides information for families and carers of people with dementia who have recently moved into residential care. It emphasises the value of a caring partnership with residential staff.
Help Sheet - 4.3 Caring partnerships
PDF file, 160 KB, October 2009
4.4 Good care in a residential facility
This Help Sheet lists some of the important aspects of good care for people with dementia who are living in residential facilities, including the involvement of relatives and friends.
Help Sheet - 4.4 Good care in a residential facility
PDF file, 182 KB, October 2009
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4.5 Coping with placement
This Help Sheet provides suggestions for carers for dealing with their changing role once the person with dementia is in residential care. It includes practical suggestions for continuing to care and ways to deal with any problems that may arise when visiting.
Help Sheet - 4.5 Coping with placement
PDF file, 182 KB, October 2009
4.6 Information and support
This Help Sheet lists a number of services and organisations that can give families and carers more information and support about residential care issues for people with dementia.
Help Sheet - 4.6 Information and support
PDF file, 190 KB, October 2009
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Contact Us
Alzheimer's Australia is the national peak body for people living with dementia, their families and carers and provides leadership in policy and services. To find out more, contact us or call the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.
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© Alzheimer’s Australia 2005
updated: 26 October 2009
created: 2 December 2002
