The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Dementia Australia

Dementia Australia

Guidance,

This resource is the Dementia Australia website. The website contains information about the types of dementia, testing, diagnosis, treatment and management of dementia. It includes information about living with dementia, such as behaviour changes, nutrition, staying connected and care options. It also contains information for professionals supporting people living with dementia, including research, tools and other resources. 

Author
External resource
External Link
https://www.dementia.org.au/
Key Theme
Delivering comprehensive care and services
Assessment and planning
Food and nutrition
Standard
3: The Care and Services
5: Clinical Care
6: Food and Nutrition
Outcomes
3.1 Assessment and planning
3.2: Delivery of care and services
5.6 Cognitive impairment  
6.3: Provision of food and drink
Dementia Australia

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