Understanding dementia 

Dementia is common in older people, but it can affect anyone, at any age. It causes changes in the brain that can make you forgetful, and affect how you feel, think and behave.

Some medicines help to slow the progression of dementia, but there are other treatments that can help as well.

Find services and support

Find services and support for you, your family or the person you’re caring for.

Dementia Australia

We offer a range of services and resources for people with dementia and their families. We can help you manage and better understand your condition.

Our services

  • Counselling and advice
  • Family and employer education and training
  • Support groups and peer mentoring
  • BrainTrack app for tracking symptoms
  • Online dementia library

Alzheimer’s Queensland

We have a range of services and resources for people with dementia and their families. While Alzheimer’s is the most common type, we tailor our services to support the impacts of all types of dementia.

Our services

  • 24-hour respite care & social support
  • Home support services such as personal care, nursing & more
  • Dementia advisory service
  • Residential aged care
  • Carer support groups

Your guide to government support in Australia

Learn more about government programs and how they support all Australians with disability, and their families and carers.

  • Applying for NDIS support

    Learn how to get NDIS support and connect to services in your community.

  • Disability Gateway

    The Disability Gateway helps all people with disability, their families and carers find and access services across Australia.

  • Carer Gateway

    The Carer Gateway offers a range of free services and support for carers.

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Last updated: 11 November 2025