Ask Us Anything: Where can I connect with people going through what I am?

Community can make all the difference when dementia enters a family. From practical help to emotional support, there are so many ways that people can stay connected. 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 give advice on supporting people with dementia in public spaces, and ways to connect with other people in your community going through a similar experience.      +++      ABOUT THIS EPISODE  This ‘Ask Us Anything’ episode was hosted by Jim Rogers with advice from Rose, a Policy Advisor at Dementia Australia.      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-community-support    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.