Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common form of dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a group of symptoms.

Your memory often changes as you grow older, but memory loss that disrupts your daily life is not a typical part.

The exact number of people with dementia in Australia is currently not known. It is estimated that in 2020 there are between 400,000 and 459,000 Australians with dementia (AIHW 2018; DA 2020)

How can CNA help?

Whether you or your family member are experiencing mild cognitive impairment or the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease we are here to help.

With our person-centred approach our nurses can:

· Maintain regular routines and safe environment

· Provide support to improve communication and promoting for important dates or events

· Support with problem solving strategies and planning

· Support to complete daily tasks

· Provide respite care

· Support carers to develop strategies to continue to provide care

and much more.