The Memory Support Nurse provides specialist care, clinical expertise and leadership in caring for people with dementia or memory problems. The service provides person-centred assessment, care planning, and practical and emotional support to people with memory difficulties, their carers, and their families. The nurse works with other healthcare professionals to ensure the client and carer get the support and services at the right time and help them manage dementia or memory loss daily in their home.
The memory nurse assists and facilitates diagnosis and support at the right time. The nurse works closely with the client's doctor, carers, families and other healthcare professionals to ensure the client can live safely at home and independently for as long as possible.
Memory Support Nurse service covers the Northern Grampians Shire, Ararat Rural City and the Pyrenees Shire.