About DBMAS
DBMAS provides free support and advice to service providers and individuals caring for people living with dementia. DBMAS does this by supporting people living with dementia, staff and carers no matter where they are – in community, residential, acute and primary care settings. They offer assessments, clinical support, care planning, mentoring, links to current research, and a 24-hour helpline. DBMAS provides support when the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia start to impact a person’s quality of care. The services they provide include:
- 24/7 phone support on 1800 699 799
- phone or in-person assessment of the person living with dementia and their environment
- involving the carer and support network to understand the person with dementia and their needs, including their background, culture, and life experiences
- personalised advice, strategies and recommendations
- ongoing support and guidance to implement these recommendations
- increasing staff knowledge through modelling strategies and recommendations
- access to current research and guidelines
- referrals to other Dementia Support Australia services, such as Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT).
Each person experiences dementia differently. DBMAS individually recognises and responds to changed behaviours by working closely with the person living with dementia, their carers, GPs, and clinicians to design and implement non-medicinal supports.
DBMAS aims to understand the causes or triggers that led to changes in behaviour, such as:
- changes in the person’s health
- their social or physical environment
- medications.
Further information
Dementia Support Australia is the national provider of DBMAS, SBRT and Needs Based Assessment. DBMAS is funded under the Dementia and Aged Care Services Fund. Dementia Support Australia has resources to help healthcare professionals and family members supporting a person living with dementia.
Contact
If you have further questions or would like more information on DBMAS, please visit the Dementia Support Australia website or phone 1800 699 799.
