Guide
Better health for people living
with dementia
Recognition as partners in care
Providing recognition, respect and support to carers is now enshrined in federal (8) and some states’ legislation and is integral to the role of all allied health professionals working with people living with dementia.
Practice points
Allied health professionals are well placed to:
- include carers as partners in health care.
The National Dementia Helpline is an Australian Government funded initiative.