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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/about-you-talking-to-your-doctor-information-for-people-with-dementia-no-9
31 Dec 2015... If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. It discusses ways of talking with your doctor to make sure that you obtain the health care, advice and support you want. The English version is included with the translated resource.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/aged-care-assessment-team-acat-assessments
If you need some help at home or are considering moving into an aged care home, you may first need a free assessment by an ACAT. A member of an ACAT will talk to you about your current situation and work out if you are eligible to receive government subsidised aged care services.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/my-aged-care
This website provides information explaining what My Aged Care is.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/communication-cards
01 Jan 2025... The Communication Cards depict a wide range of daily activities and situations and can be used to prompt discussion, assist with directions, clarify a client’s needs and more. The Communication Cards cover themes such as: Food, Drink, Meals, Religion, Spirituality, Medical, Health Specialists, Personal Care, Sleep, TV, Recreation, Feelings, Pain and Mobility Aids.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/complaints-under-the-racial-discrimination-act
01 May 2020... The Racial Discrimination Act makes it against the law to treat you unfairly because of your race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin or immigrant status. This fact sheet explains when the law is used, what racial discrimination and racial hatred are, when the offensive behaviour is against the law and what you can do if you experience discrimination or racial hatred.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/poor-bowel-control
01 Jun 2016... People with poor bowel control accidentally pass bowel motions at the wrong time or in the wrong place. They may also pass wind when they do not mean to.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/safety-issues-caring-for-someone-with-dementia-no-3
31 Dec 2017... This Help Sheet discusses some of the safety issues that need to be considered when caring for someone with dementia. It provides some tips for safety inside and outside the home, and a basic safety checklist for use by families and carers. The English version is included in the translated resource.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/researching-home-care-providers-considerations-and-checklist
01 Jan 2019... This fact sheet provides tips on how to find a provider that suits your needs and how to find out how much the services cost.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-the-new-aged-care-quality-standards-mean-for-you-video
01 Nov 2019... A short video for aged care consumers, their families and representatives explaining the new Aged Care Quality Standards (Quality Standards) that began on 1 July 2019. Watch the video to see what the new Quality Standards mean in practice for you.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/vascular-dementia-about-dementia-no-16
31 Dec 2016... This Help Sheet describes the types of vascular dementia, and their causes, diagnosis, treatment and progression. The English version is included in the translated resources.
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