Dementia Australia | The Dementia Guide
The Guide will also be used by the family and friends of someone with dementia, as it will contain information for anyone taking on a caring role. It will help people to understand more about dementia and the emotional impact of a diagnosis, the available drug treatments, and support and services that are available. It will include information about living well with dementia and about making plans for the future.
The Guide will also be used by the family and friends of someone with dementia, as it will contain information for anyone taking on a caring role. It will help people to understand more about dementia and the emotional impact of a diagnosis, the available drug treatments, and support and services that are available. It will include information about living well with dementia and about making plans for the future.
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Planning for the future 5<br />
To have a say in your future medical care, you can<br />
set up an advance care plan. Talk to your doctor<br />
or solicitor about this, or for more information visit<br />
advancecareplanning.org.au<br />
If you drive, you must legally tell your local road and<br />
traffic authority about your diagnosis. You must also<br />
tell your vehicle insurance company. If you wish to<br />
continue driving, you can organise to sit a test that<br />
will determine your ability to do so safely.<br />
If you are still working when you are diagnosed with<br />
dementia, you may choose to carry on doing so. Talk<br />
to your employer after taking advice on your rights,<br />
entitlements, working conditions and health issues.<br />
Advice is available from a range of places, including<br />
your doctor, the human resources department at your<br />
place of work, your trade union if you have one, a<br />
lawyer or anti-discrimination advocate.<br />
If you stop working or reduce your hours, you may be<br />
eligible for some further benefits.<br />
For more information visit dementia.org.au 77
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