The Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Serice (DBMAS) supports carers of people with dementia where their behaviour impacts on their care. This statewide service is provided by a team of experienced health professionals based at Alzheimer's Australia WA.
When can DBMAS be contacted? The service operates from Monday to Friday (except on public holidays) from 9am to 5pm. An after-hours service is available on 1800 699 799.
Aims of DBMAS: - To improve quality of life and care for people with dementia and their carers
- To up-skill, assist and support aged-care providers in improving care for people with dementia and related behaviours
- To ensure care services for people with dementia are responsive to their individual and diverse needs and circumstances.
Services provided by DBMAS include: - Clinical support, information and advice - Clinical supervision and mentoring for care providers - Assessment of the person with dementia - Care planning, case conferences and short-term case management - Education and training to care providers Who can access DBMAS? The clients of DBMAS are primarily care workers, carers and services providing care to people with dementia. These may include:
- Family carers - Stafff and volunteers of Australian Government funded aged-care services - Other clinicians providing care to people with receiving Australian Government funded aged care services.
The care recipients of DBMAS are people with dementia, their carers and families where:
- The behaviour of the person with dementia impacts on their care - The person with dementia is receiving care or seeking care through Australian Government funded aged care services
How are referrals made? There are many behaviours that may impact on the care of a person with dementia. Please contact the service on 1800 699 799 (freecall) to discuss further.
