Sharing the CARER tool
You* can use the resources on this page to start someone with the CARER tool:
1. Talk about the importance of navigating the dementia journey and learning new skills to cope. Without a cure, this is the key to living well with dementia. My Dementia Companion CARER is a simple one-stop-shop online tool that offers practical, personalised guidance on what to do, where to go and how to manage challenges at home.
2. If using Home Care Package or NDIS funding: a) Identify needs in Care/ Support Plan, b) Send us the client name, carer name and email address, and your invoicing instructions, and c) We will activate their account with user instructions. More about pricing, HCP and NDIS funding here.
3. It's very easy to use: a) They can go to mydementiacompanion.com.au/carer to learn more, b) Click on the orange 'Launch Tool' button to register their account, c) Answer 5 short questions and then access bite-sized guidance through the journey, including carer tips and more. You can also use an email template, give out a flyer or share the video below:
4. Remind them to keep using it over time throughout the journey (we will also send them personalised reminder emails too)
*You can be a Care Manager during planning, allied health professional during assessment, GP after a consult, a doctor or nurse during hospital discharge, a carer helping another carer etc.
Additional resources
The additional resources below can help you answer any questions, or you can simply refer them to us:
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Provider Toolbox for CARER: To assist organisations recommending the CARER tool, including a Facilitator’s Guide for Team Meetings and an accompanying Handout for staff.
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Tutorial Video: A more detailed video on how to use the CARER tool. It is well-paced for people of all ages and you can show this video in a group.
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CARER Starter Guide: A more detailed guide to help you start others with the CARER tool, including a step-by-step guide to register, navigate the key features etc.
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Dementia care for clients & carers: This explains the dementia journey and dementia care for clients family/ friend carers.
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FAQ for CARER tool: This includes more detailed Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have any questions, please contact us here, or invite us for a quick presentation or in-service of the CARER too
Note: if you are a care professional (e.g. care manager), don't forget to document your referral to the CARER in your care notes, and use the PRO app to support them ad hoc.
