What is a Dementia Doula?
A Dementia Doula is a non-medical support professional who provides emotional, practical, and informational guidance to individuals living with dementia and their families. Doulas walk alongside people through every stage of the dementia journey - offering presence, advocacy, reassurance, and compassionate care.
What does a Dementia Doula do?
A dementia doula offers personalised, ongoing support in many ways, including:
Emotional Reassurance & Companionship
Offering comfort and emotional support to individuals with dementia.
Supporting Families & Carers
Helping families understand the stages of dementia and what to expect.
Navigating Care Systems
Assisting with understanding and connecting to local services.
Facilitating Advance Care & End-of-Life Planning
Ensuring your loved one's wishes are respected and guiding families through end-of-life conversations.
Being a Consistent Presence
Supporting families during transitions such as hospital stays or aged care admissions.
Life Review & Legacy Work
Helping preserve dignity, identity, and memories as part of a life review process.
Holding Space for Grief & Emotional Processing
Offering emotional space to deal with grief and uncertainty.
Advocacy
Ensuring that the person’s voice, choices, and values are honoured.
Why choose a Dementia Doula?
If you’re seeking compassionate, personalised care that puts your loved one at the heart of the experience, a dementia doula provides the support you need to navigate this journey with clarity and compassion.