Helpline: Tips on dealing with a dementia diagnosis

A dementia diagnosis can be a shock and it also can be a relief. 

If you’re looking for support, resources and guidance on what to do after you or someone you love has been diagnosed with dementia, this bonus episode is your simple how-to guide. 

If you’d like personalised support on what to do once you’ve been diagnosed, you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500. You can call 24 hours a day or request a callback, start a webchat or send an email with whatever is on your mind. 

There are many helpful Dementia Australia resources and programs to support you and your loved ones following a dementia diagnosis. We can also connect you with peers who have been through what you’re going through right now. 

Find resources online or register for Dementia Australia’s peer support program. 

You can find out more about Dementia Australia’s BrainTrack app here.  

You can also listen to this episode of Hold the Moment to hear more stories of real people navigating life after diagnosis. 

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Hold the Moment is a podcast from Dementia Australia, produced by Deadset Studios and hosted by Jim Rogers and Hamish Macdonald. 

Follow Dementia Australia on Facebook and Instagram or find support resources on our website. 

This episode was hosted by Jim Rogers and Kristin, a National Dementia Helpline Advisor. It was produced by Luci McAfee. Executive producers are Grace Pashley and Kellie Riordan. 

The National Dementia Helpline is funded by the Australian Government. 

Dementia Australia and Deadset Studios acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. 

Dementia Australia acknowledges and appreciates the support of the Australian Government for this initiative.