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06. After a Dementia Diagnosis – Where to Begin

 

After a dementia diagnosis, a lot of families are left wondering where to begin. The appointment is over, the diagnosis has been given – and then, for many people, there’s just a gap. In this episode, Lyndal shares a few steps worth thinking about in those early weeks – a place to start, so you don’t have to figure it out alone.

In this episode:

  • The very first thing to do after a diagnosis – and it’s probably not what you’d expect
  • Why this is the beginning of a journey, not a crisis to solve this week
  • The important question to ask your specialist
  • Why knowing the TYPE of dementia matters
  • Who can help you make sense of the diagnosis from day one
  • Why you cannot do this alone, and how to start thinking about your support team
  • The legal paperwork – a step that is often left too late, and why timing really matters
  • Registering with My Aged Care or NDIS.

Links & Resources

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About the Dementia Unravelled podcaster

Lyndal Harris is a Dementia Doula based in Brisbane, Australia. She is also a Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Facilitator and Dementia Awareness Educator and is a member of Dementia Doulas International.
If you’re curious about what dementia support might look like, or if you would like me to present at your community group or event on the subject of dementia, I’d love to talk. Click on the button below to book a free 20-minute enquiry call or you can submit an enquiry via email and I’ll respond as soon as I can.

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