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 |
| 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 |