An Introduction
We are a team of passionate and dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia. Our goal is to maximise the use of data and knowledge in away that can be harnessed and reinterpreted towards new techniques, supportive practices, and to raise awareness about dementia in the broader community. We believe that everyone deserves compassionate and comprehensive care, and we are committed to identifying through practice and data gathered from carers and service providers alike new methods that deliver real results.
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Who We Are
At the Dementia Association of Western Australia, we are proud of our ability and experience that makes up our teams. From decades of clinical experience and aged care practice to professional services, we strive to find innovative and novel ways of caring and support based upon data and research publications.
We are but one of only a small number of groups who are active in Western Australia researching dementia outcomes on an ongoing basis using real data from real communities.
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Our Services
Research
Support Groups
We provide opportunity for researchers and research students to participate and access realtime data for care and support needs and clinical care interventions for persons on the journey with dementia.
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Educational Training Resources
Direct Training
We provide a range of applied educational resources to workers in the care sector affected by dementia. This includes structed learnings about the different forms of dementia, care techniques, and support options.
We also advocate for better dementia care in the community and provide support to families living the journey with dementia.