SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS

The Rosemary Foundation supports the following types of activities provided by the Alzheimer’s Association for individuals and families with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders.

> Free counselling support for any person affected by concerns over memory disorders
and caring for someone with a memory disorder, whether themselves or someone they know; provided by phone and as in-home visiting services

> Free information service on any aspect of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of
dementia and the behavioural effects of dementia

> Training for health care professionals who are working with people with dementia

> Carer education courses for people caring for someone with a memory disorder

> Information Sessions

> Specific services, information and training for people from linguistically and culturally
diverse backgrounds

> Regional Coordinators to provide information and access to services in regional areas

> Training, information and awareness for indigenous people

> Discussion groups for people with an early diagnosis of dementia

> Specialised support for carers groups with a special need, such as male carers, adolescent/young adult carers, and carers isolated by distance

> Support groups for carers including day and weekend retreats for carers

> Advocacy and lobbying on dementia and dementia care issues