Changes in memory, cognition and daily functioning can impact far more than forgetfulness alone.
For many older Australians, cognitive changes can gradually affect confidence, safety, routines, participation in meaningful activities and the ability to manage everyday tasks independently. Families may also begin noticing increasing concerns around medication management, appointments, safety at home, wandering, reduced motivation or changes in emotional wellbeing.
At Forbes Care, our Dementia and Memory Support Program has been designed to support individuals to continue living safely, independently and meaningfully within their homes and communities for as long as possible.
Our Occupational Therapists work alongside individuals and families to understand how changes in memory and cognition are impacting everyday life and identify practical strategies to support participation, safety and independence.
This is not a one-size-fits-all program.
Every person’s experience with dementia or memory changes is different. Our role is to understand the person, their routines, environment, goals and what matters most to them, then tailor supports and recommendations to suit their individual needs.
The program is designed within a reablement framework, meaning we focus on maintaining abilities, supporting independence and building sustainable routines and strategies rather than creating unnecessary dependence on services.
Our Occupational Therapists can assist with:
Changes in cognition can impact safety awareness, judgement and the ability to manage daily routines safely within the home.
Our Occupational Therapists can assess and support areas such as:
We work collaboratively with individuals and families to identify practical strategies and environmental supports that improve safety while maintaining dignity and independence.
Changes in memory and cognition can make once familiar daily tasks feel overwhelming or difficult to manage.
Occupational Therapy can support:
There are many tools and environmental strategies that can support independence and reduce cognitive load for individuals living with dementia or memory changes.
Depending on the individual’s goals and needs, this may include:
Our team helps individuals and families navigate what options may best suit their routines, preferences and stage of support.
Cognitive changes often impact not only the individual, but also the people supporting them.
Our Occupational Therapists work collaboratively with families and carers to provide education, practical strategies and environmental recommendations that support communication, routines and sustainable care approaches.
To help explain what Occupational Therapy support can look like in everyday life, we’ve also shared a short video scenario example exploring how cognitive or memory changes may impact someone within their home and community routines, along with the types of supports and strategies that may assist.
While this video can help provide a practical understanding of the program, it is important to remember that every individual’s experience with dementia or memory changes is different. The scenario shared does not represent every person’s needs, preferences or goals, and Occupational Therapy recommendations are always tailored to the individual, their environment and what matters most to them.
🎥 Watch the video here:
At Forbes Care, we understand that dementia and memory changes affect far more than memory alone.
They can influence:
Our Occupational Therapists take time to understand the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
We work collaboratively with participants, families and other health professionals to create realistic and meaningful supports that fit into everyday life.
Our Occupational Therapists provide support within homes and community environments across:
Services can be accessed through:
If you would like to learn more about Forbes Care’s Dementia and Memory Support Program or whether Occupational Therapy may be able to support you or a loved one, our team would be happy to have a conversation.
🌐 www.forbes.care
📞 075220 8909
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To book an appointment with an occupational therapist, please call 07 5220 8909 or submit a referral form below.
General Practitioners can send referrals to:
Email: hello@forbes.care
Fax: 07 5302 6482
Address: Shop 15/102 Burnett St, Buderim
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Forbes Care and all those that dwell within, acknowledge the traditional Custodians of the land, the Gubbi Gubbi people, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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