Ask Us Anything: What Do I Need to Know About Childhood Dementia?

Childhood dementia is something few have heard of, and even fewer understand. But for the families facing it every moment matters.  In our Ask Us Anything episodes, you send us your questions about living with dementia and we’ll answer them as honestly as we can. Nothing is off limits here! We shine a light on what happens after a diagnosis and how we can better support the families living with it every day.   +++   ABOUT THIS EPISODE This ‘Ask Us Anything’ episode was hosted by Jim Rogers with advice from Meg Maack, CEO and Founder of Childhood Dementia Initiative.   NEED SUPPORT? Contact the National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - funded by the Australian Government.   SERVICES & RESOURCES   Find links, services and information from this episode → https://www.dementia.org.au/episode-childhood-dementia    EPISODE CREDITS  Produced by Liam Riordan | Sound design by Slade Gibson | Executive producers: Sarah Dabro and Kellie Riordan | Production manager: Ann Chesterman     FOLLOW DEMENTIA AUSTRALIA   Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn     Dementia Australia and Deadset Studios acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Dementia Australia acknowledges and appreciates the support of the Australian Government for this initiative.