Dementia Rehabilitation expansion announcement

January 31, 2024

South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN) is pleased to announce the expansion of the dementia Rehabilitation Program for older people (65+) living with dementia in the South Eastern Melbourne region. 

Residents living in the City of Greater Dandenong, City of Kingston and City of Frankston can now access the Dementia Rehabilitation Program. Mornington Peninsula Shire and City of Casey residents remain eligible and can continue accessing the program. 

About the 12-week in-home program 

Delivered by Encara, the in-home Dementia Rehabilitation Program aims to improve access to allied health-led rehabilitation activities to support independence and wellbeing. Led by a team of Allied Health Professionals, providing podiatry, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, aromatherapy with optional art therapy and music therapy. 

An important component of the program is education, with both the client and their family member or carer. This aspect aims to provide assistance navigating the health system, to bring awareness to available resources and services, and to make the dealing with a dementia diagnosis a little bit easier. 

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