Look after your brain: a guide to dementia for Aboriginal people (2012)

Description

This booklet has been produced for Aboriginal people who have dementia, or who have family members with dementia. It provides information to help those touched by dementia to appropriately manage the illness. The contents covered in the booklet includes:

• what is dementia
• what are the signs of dementia
• what are the causes of dementia
• how to reduce chances of getting dementia
• caring for someone living with dementia
• seeking help.

The booklet includes photographs, artwork, and wording that is culturally appropriate for the target audience.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Contact details

Ageing, Disability and Home Care
Department of Family and Community Services
Level 5
83 Clarence Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: (02) 8270 2000
Email: servicembx@facs.nsw.gov.au

Links

• View resource: Look after your brain: a guide to dementia for Aboriginal people [booklet] (PDF - 2.7 MB)
• View resource: Look after your brain: a guide to dementia for Aboriginal people [poster] (PDF - 813.4 KB)
• View information: Resources for Aboriginal people
• View website: Ageing, Disability and Home Care, NSW Department of Family and Community Services

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