September is World Alzheimer’s Month. According to Alzheimer’s Research Australia, there are 480,000 Australians living with dementia.

Research themes are understanding the disease, preventing, diagnosing, and treating it. Find out more with Right at Home, Australia's leading quality home care and support at home provider for elderly Australians.

What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

Fast Facts:

• Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects your thinking, behaviour and ability to do everyday tasks. 

• Alzheimer’s disease is caused by a build-up of certain proteins in your brain, which gets worse over time. 

• While Alzheimer’s disease is more common in older Australians, it is not a normal part of ageing. 

• There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but some medicines can help improve your quality of life. 

• See a doctor if you have memory loss, difficulty with familiar tasks or language, or changes in mood or personality. 

Health Direct reports that Alzheimer’s disease affects up to 1 in 10 Australians over 65 years of age. This goes up to 3 in 10 Australians over 85 years. While Alzheimer’s disease becomes more frequent with age it is not a normal part of ageing. 

Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's Disease 

Many patients with cognitive decline – particularly those in the early and middle stages of the illness – can be cared for at home and don't require nursing homes or other facilities. In fact, more than half of all diagnosed dementia patients continue to live at home. 

At Right at Home, we offer services for those who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease.  

We pride ourselves on providing peace of mind to families and their loved ones by: 

• Being a familiar frame of reference 

• Providing freedom to move about in a familiar, unrestricted space 

• Ensuring minimal stress, which can aggravate dementia symptoms 

• Providing daily orientation to time, place, and people 

• Ensuring continuity of daily routines and schedules 

Right at Home is Australia's quality provider of home care and assistance to support older Australians to live independently at home and age in place. We are available to support family caregivers with respite care as well as personal care, specialised nursing services and companion care as well as care for dementia and cognitive decline. Our staff are trained and screened to ensure the best quality support for your family. 

Right at Home Australia is a leading provider of quality in-home care. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve ensuring the Right Care, Right at Home™.  We support people living with complex and post-operative care needs, dementia and cognitive decline, older adults, and adults living with a disability including NDIS participants. Our tailored services help clients to remain safe and independent in their homes. We have 53 territories across Australia and growing. If you are interested in a franchise opportunity with Right at Home, call us on 1300 363 802 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..