Advice

We believe that Dementia Support is far more than a medical diagnosis, it’s a journey that begins well before any clinical signs appear. It starts with the way we live, the way we
connect, and how we interact with our surroundings and with each other. Every conversation, every activity, and every environment plays a role in supporting wellbeing and maintaining a
sense of identity.

Our approach to Dementia Support focuses on creating meaningful experiences, fostering relationships, and ensuring that every individual feels valued, understood, and supported throughout their journey. This is a new and evolving area, and we will continue to share more as we develop additional services and programs to enhance support for people living with dementia in the community.

When someone has dementia, their needs become more complex. Moving into a residential care home often becomes the best option — helping the person live well and giving carers a chance to simply be family/friends again. In this episode of our podcast Aged Old Problems: New Aged Care, Helping Hand’s Tanya McIver explains:

• Signs it may be time to consider care
• Benefits of residential care for both the person and their loved ones
• Memory Support Units and how they work
• Real stories of person-centred dementia care

It’s estimated that more than 400,000 Australians are living with dementia. While everyone’s experience is unique, there are some early signs to watch for. In this episode of our podcast Age Old Problems: New Aged Care, Helping Hand’s Tanya McIver shares what dementia is, how to recognise early changes, starting the conversation with loved ones, and where to find support.

Big changes are coming to home care, and we want to make sure older Australians feel confident and supported. The Federal Government is introducing the Support at Home Program, designed to help people stay independent at home longer, with improved access to care, tailored pathways, and simplified funding.

In this episode of our podcast Age Old Problems: New Aged Care, Helping Hand’s Aged Care Connector Mel Bassham explains:

• What Support at Home is and why it matters
• What current and new clients should expect
• How the new model is helping people access what they need earlier
• Where to go for help when things feel confusing

It’s a must-listen if you or a loved one is currently receiving home care services or thinking about it.

If you have any questions please call the Helping Hand Home Care Services Team on 1300 444 663.

From group programs to home visits, exercise physiologists are helping clients reach meaningful goals, whether it’s improving balance to prevent falls, maintaining memory, or simply getting back to everyday routines.

In this episode of our podcast Age Old Problems: New Aged Care, we sit down with Harry Beresford, the Exercise Physiology Manager in Home Care at Helping Hand. In conversation with host Kate Holland, he explains:

• What Exercise Physiologists (EPs) do and how they differ from physios
• How EPs support recovery and independence at home
• The benefits people might be missing, like getting back to watering the garden
• Common goals, questions, and success stories from real clients

Tune in to understand more about how Allied Health could support you or a loved one.