Links to useful sites

“Carers Victoria” a great place to start 

The national support organisation…..Dementia Australia

The national government agency My Aged Care – Dementia

Dementia and Memory Loss Services (Victoria)

Supporting Independent Living (Victoria)

Deciding on residential care

National Seniors – Alzheimer’s Fact Sheet

A comprehensive government overview – “AIHW Dementia”

Victorian government – Care resources

Support in Grief

Lifeline – special help

Beyond Blue – special help

The Stroke Foundation – a useful resource

Seniors’ rights – a Victorian state government resource

Elder Rights Advocacy http://era.asn.au/ – Advocacy and advice

Bolton Clarke (previously RDNS) – one many services offering home help

Aged Care Guide – A good reference site 

Multi-purpose-taxi-program – Half-price taxi fares

Public Advocate (Vict Gov site) – Power-of-Attorney and other forms for download

Senior caregiver alliance.orgNOTE this is a USA website, but worth a look