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A
free 24 hour, 7 day, Dementia Help Line
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resource centres providing general to specialised
information on all aspects of dementia including
library, videos, journals and research services
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over
50 support groups
across the State, including video and telelink
support groups for isolated and remote clients,
and online chat groups
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counselling
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a
comprehensive, free legal advisory service to
Association members
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education
and information programs for people with dementia,
their carers, family and friends
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24
hour, emergency, overnight and weekend respite
care (at home, at one of our respite centres
or mobile respite services)
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in-home personal care and nursing services
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home
visiting programs
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nursing
home accommodation
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organised
social and recreational activities for the person
with dementia with professional care support
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nationally
accredited courses
for professionals, customised seminars and
professional training and development programs
for health and aged care providers
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community
awareness programs
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research:
AAQ supports and funds selected dementia research
programs. NOTE: It is AAQ's policy not to accept
grants and donations from drug companies with
respect to research programs involving the effectiveness
of Alzheimer drugs.
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For
enquiries about our services and bookings from within
Australia and overseas, Freecall DEMENTIA HELP LINE:
1800 639 331, overseas enquiries: +617 3857 4043,
Email: helpline@alzheimersonline.org,
fax 07 3857 3693
Or
visit one of our Statewide Resource Centres or Respite
Care Centres located in: Wooloowin, Ipswich, Sandgate,
Toowoomba, Bardon, Townsville, Gordon Park, Hervey
Bay
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