Email template and blurb for CARER tool
This page includes:
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a short blurb for you to talk to or tailor in an email
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an email template you can copy and paste.
A short blurb
The My Dementia Companion CARER is an online tool that guides family, friends and carers through one of life's most challenging and confusing journeys.
It offers personalised and practical support for a person’s dementia journey, including guidance to subsidies and care strategies to manage challenges at home.
It's very easy to use. To get started:
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Go to mydementiacompanion.com.au/carer to learn more (including an introductory video)
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When ready, you can click on the orange 'Start Tool' button on the computer (or via App Store or Google Play)to register your account, answer 5 short questions and then access bite-sized guidance through the journey, including carer tips and more.
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You will get 60 day free trial. Your Carer Gateway, Home Care Package or NDIS Plan cover the cost (more here).
Email template
Subject: CARER tool to guide you through dementia journey
Hi [name],
As mentioned, please find some information below about the My Dementia Companion CARER tool, which can help guide you and [client name] through the dementia journey.
About:
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The CARER tool is the world’s first practical online tool that gives you personalised and practical info on where to go, what to do next and how to manage challenges at home, including practical ideas and resources to help you, e.g. care strategies, subsidies and more.
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This is very important, because the only way to live well with dementia is to learn to navigate the dementia journey and learn new skills to cope with the changes along the way.
How to get started:
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It's very easy to use and you can click here for a short introductory video and then click on the orange "Launch Tool" button on the computer (or via App Store or Google Play) to register an account. There will be a tutorial video to help you after you register.
Cost: [delete the option/s below as appropriate]
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[As agreed, we have include this as part of your HCP/NDIS budget, which is modest at $54.89 a year] or
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[Your plan is included in the Carer Gateway's Tailored Support Pacakges] or
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You can pay the modest fee privately (less than a cup of coffee a month including including a 60 day free trial). Learn more here].
If you need help, click the "Questions?" button or chat icon within the CARER tool for help during business hours (Mel/Syd time)
Regards,
[insert your name or signature]
You can go back to 'Refer CARER' resources here.
Note
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Handy user tips include: shortcuts/app icons, adding us to safe sender list, registration tips, sharing, extra tips and tricks, developing training,
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Contact us if you have any questions via the “Questions?” button or the chat icon within the tool, email us or sms/call us 0406 257 729 during business hours.