The Dementia Guide is an important resource for any person impacted by any form of dementia, of any age. The guide can help anyone learn about dementia and the treatments, support and services available.

This paper calls for more education and support to encourage the creation of advance care plans for people diagnosed with dementia to be paramount. It emphasises the need for the planning and communication with health professionals and family about the plan, to occur early – at the point of diagnosis, considering the nature of cognitive...

This communique was ratified by a diverse representation of people living with dementia, families and carers, at a national Consumer Summit on 26 June 2019.