Dementia & Memory Support

Support at Home Occupational Therapy Program

At Forbes Care, our Dementiaand Memory Support Program is a structured Support at Home Occupational Therapy service designed to help people living with dementia or cognitive decline remain safe, independent, and engaged in daily life for as long as possible.

Our approach focuses on reablement, safety, routine, and confidence, supporting both the individual and their carers within the home environment.

How Occupational Therapy Supports People Living with Dementia

Occupational Therapy plays a key role indementia care by helping people:

  • Stay safe in their own home
  • Maintain daily routines and meaningful activities
  • Reduce confusion and anxiety
  • Support memory, attention, and orientation
  • Adapt the environment to changing cognitive needs

Our Support at Home program is time-limited, goal-focused, and practical, designed to make everyday life easier — not more complex.

What’s Included in the Dementia & Memory Support Program

Comprehensive OT Assessment

  • Functional assessment of daily activities
  • Cognitive screening and observation
  • Home environment and safety review
  • Identification of dementia-related risks
  • Collaborative goal setting with the person and their supports

Home Safety & Environmental Support

  • Falls risk assessment
  • Safer layout and access recommendations
  • Visual cues and contrast strategies
  • Lighting improvements and motion-activated lights
  • Simple home modifications to support orientation and safety

Memory & Cognitive Support Strategies

  • Routine development and task simplification
  • Visual prompts and memory aids
  • Medication and appointment reminder strategies
  • Environmental cues to support independence

Assistive Technology & Equipment

  • Falls alarms and monitoring systems
  • Daily living aids to reduce frustration
  • Simple technology to support memory and safety
  • Recommendations aligned with Support at Home funding

Carer Education & Support

  • Practical education for family and carers
  • Strategies to reduce risk and distress
  • Guidance on how to support independence safely
  • Clear communication and written recommendations

Reablement-Focused Dementia Care

At Forbes Care, we support people to do as much as they can, for as long as they can, safely.

Our Dementia & Memory Support Program focuses on:

  • Preserving skills and routines
  • Reducing unnecessary dependence
  • Supporting confidence and dignity
  • Preventing avoidable hospitalisation or higher-level care

Who Is This Program Suitable For?

This program is suitable for people who:

  • Have a diagnosis of dementia or mild cognitive impairment
  • Are experiencing memory or executive functioning changes
  • Have had recent safety concerns or falls
  • Are transitioning home from hospital
  • Need support to remain living at home

It is also valuable for families and carers seeking clear guidance and practical strategies.

Why Choose Forbes Care?

  • AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapists
  • Experience across Support at Home, Aged Care and Veterans’ services
  • Dementia-informed, person-centred approach
  • Clear reporting and practical recommendations
  • Services available across Gympie, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and North Brisbane

Book a Dementia & Memory Support OT Program

If you or someone you support would benefit from Dementia-specific Occupational Therapy under Support at Home, our team is here to help.

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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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