End of life planning is important in the early stages of a dementia diagnosis. It allows the individual to make decisions whilst they have capacity and to ensure their wishes are respected.
General resources
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Dementia Australia Planning Ahead
The “Planning Ahead” page from Dementia Australia guides individuals on making financial, legal, and care decisions early after a dementia...
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Advance Care Planning and dementia
Advance care planning provides a way for people with dementia to share their future health care preferences and improve quality...
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The Advance Project – dementia care planning resources
The Advance Project offers free, evidence-based training and resources to assist aged and primary care professionals in initiating end-of-life discussions...
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Create your plan in New South Wales
Information and the forms needed for advance care planning in New South Wales.
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Planning ahead – Dementia Care Plan
Early planning is essential for people diagnosed with dementia. This video from Dementia Australia highlights the importance of considering future...
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NSW Health | Making an advance care directive
The “Making an Advance Care Directive” booklet by NSW Health provides comprehensive guidance on creating an Advance Care Directive. It...
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Advance Care Planning – Making your wishes known
This NSW Health brochure, published 1 April 2024, explains the importance of having an Advance Care Plan to help you...
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Facts about advance care planning
An easy-read factsheet written by the Health Resource Directory team about advance care planning.
What we do
Dementia and Palliative Care Directory
This dementia and palliative care services directory contains local, State and National services to guide families, carers and people living...
What we do
Free dementia education workshops available in five languages
Free dementia education workshops will be held in five languages across our region in September, October and November. As part...
