Dementia Education and Training for Carers

Service Description

The ILC Respite and Carelink centre aims to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia by supporting their carers in providing access to training and education to enhance their skills, or connecting the carer to  key information.

Service Coverage

Education, Training and Information is available on the following topics for carers:
Coping with Memory Loss   
Legal Issues           
Communication           
Dealing with medications   
Navigating Aged Care       
Managing Carer Stress       
Respite Planning       
Sleep Issues           
Assisting with personal care   
Cooking for one or two       
First Aid Course   

Respite care can be provided to care for the person living with dementia to enable the carer to attend the education or training session.

Who Can we Help? (Eligibility)

Carers and families of people living with dementia.

Fees

Respite centres encourage carers to contribute towards the cost of respite services if they are able to. However, no person will be denied a respite service if they are unable to contribute.

Funding

The Dementia Education and Training for Carers program is funded by the Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA).

Contact

Person: Debbie Howie
13 / 386 Wanneroo Road, WESTMINSTER, WA 6061
   
Telephone: 1800 052 222
Freecall*: 1800 052 222
Fax: (08) 9381 0688
Email comcarelink@ilc.com.au
Service Manager: (08) 9381 0600
   
Open: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm WST
  After Hours – emergency/unplanned respite, please call 1800 052 222