Amanda Rishworth (Kingston, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

to move:

That this House:

(1)

recognises the devastating impact of early onset dementia on the lives of sufferers and their families;

(2)

notes that:

(a)

individuals who suffer from early onset dementia often face unique challenges including obtaining an accurate and early diagnosis and finding appropriate accommodation and care facilities; and

(b)

early onset dementia sufferers are generally still physically active, engaged in paid employment and many still have significant family responsibilities at the time of their diagnosis;

(3)

acknowledges that these characteristics often mean that sufferers of early onset dementia require support services tailored to their unique circumstances including:

(a)

accommodation with appropriate support and activities specifically for their age;

(b)

support for family members to understand and cope with the impact of the disease especially for young dependent children; and

(c)

support for the individual and their families in managing their reduced capacity to work and inability to fulfil family responsibilities, such as parenting, as a result of the disease; and

(4)

calls on all levels of government to work together to appropriately support those suffering from early onset dementia and their families.

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