Free dementia service ideal for village managers; developed by Baptist Community Services NSW & ACT

Mar 09 2009 Updated July 4, 2023

The Weekly Source

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A new set of national resources to assist people living with dementia and their carers, including help sheets, checklists, a DVD and virtual tours, has been developed by BCS. The help sheets covers topics including lighting, medication, nutrition, technology for carers and wandering. All materials are available at www.dementiatechnology.org.au.

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