The DBMAS program provides clinical support for people caring for someone with dementia who is demonstrating behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) which are impacting on their care.
Dementia is a general term that describes a number of different illnesses which lead to a decline in mental or cognitive function. The most well-known of the dementias is Alzheimer’s disease.
The clients of DBMAS are primarily care workers, family carers and services providing care to people with dementia who are presenting with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) which are impacting on their care.