Convincing a loved one to see a doctor or access home care services can be hard at the best of times... throw dementia or a cognitive impairment in the mix and it can be an incredibly delicate situation to manage. In todays episode I discuss how to support loved ones living with dementia in the community, including:What a cognitive assessment isHow to encourage someone with a cognitive impairment to seek assessmentWhat to do if someone refuses assessmentSupports available for those living with dementia in the communityHow to create a community support network for your loved oneWhat to do if all else failsIf you would like to look further into the wonderful resources available from Dementia Australia you can do so at www.dementia.org.au or contact the National Dementia Hotline on 1800 100 500.As always, you can find me at www.navigateagedcare.com.au, on Instagram @thetruthaboutageing and Facebook @navigateagedcareau :)

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