Health Department of - Community Services

Dementia Support Service (DSS)Provides comprehensive advanced clinical assessment, intervention and support service for people diagnosed or suspected of having a degenerative cognitive condition. The service also provides information and education to the person with dementia, their families/carer and for the broader health care sector community.The DSS is provided by a Clinical Nurse Consultant – Grade 6 Registered Nurse and operates from the Community Health Service Centre, Ulverstone – delivering services across the North West and West Coast, including King Island.The service is funded by the Home and Community Care (HACC) Program. The HACC Service Agreement guides the services delivered by DSS to focus on sector support and development; to build the capacity of the sector to meet the needs of the clients; incorporate the outcomes of the evaluations; and develop best practice.Principles of Service ProvisionValuing people living with dementia and those who care for them; looking at the world from the perspective of the person with dementia.Treating people with respect and dignity, valuing cultural differences and diversity.Working alongside and encouraging others to achieve health gain and independence.Valuing other's skills and contributions.Acting with integrity, embracing ethical standardsConstantly striving to use the best available evidence to improve practice.Resources and PublicationsFight DementiaAlzheimer's Society UKMy Life Story AppAlzheimer's Organisation USAOccupational exposure to solvents may have lasting effects on brain healthTrial Participation InformationSpecific Links for People Living with DementiaBenefits of Mediterranean dietenefits of Mediterranean dietClinical Trial DetailsEarly signs that drug 'may delay Alzheimer's decline'Alzheimer's Society - Living with DementiaDementia Alliance InternationalAlzheimers Disease International - I Can I Will librarySpecific Links for People Living with Young Onset DementiaYoung DementiaYounger onset Dementia Assc.Kate Swaffer StoryChristine Bryden Dementia AdvocateSpecific Links for CarersThe Global Voice on DementiaLanguage GuidelinesDementia Explained for ChildrenDementia ChallengersUseful information for Health care workersNew trial to treat Alzheimer's seen as "game changing"Capacity and DementiaFRONTIER - is investigating the neurological, psychological and biological basis of brain function in frontotemporal dementia and healthy ageing.Alzheimers Research - Mayo ClinicDelirium - InfographicService DetailsPhone: (03) 6464 3064 (If phone is unattended please leave a message)Fax: (03) 6464 3294Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (Excluding public holidays)AddressDementia Support ServiceCentral Coast Community Health Service Centre48 Water StreetUlverstone TAS 7315