Support for carers of people living with dementia – free program

Most people living with dementia are cared for at home by their family members. While family carers play a vital role, they often receive much less training and support than health professionals, which can make caring stressful and overwhelming.

To help address this gap, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed iSupport for Dementia.

iSupport is a free, self‑guided online program designed to help family and informal carers care for a person living with dementia.

The program provides practical advice and skills to help carers:

• care for their loved one with confidence,
• manage stress and emotional challenges,
• develop positive approaches to caregiving, and
• find and use support services when needed.

Led by Flinders university - the Australian iSupport program is available in eight languages: English, Greek, Indonesian Bahasa, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

The free program is made up of short learning units, each taking about 10–15 minutes to complete, and carers can work through the program at their own pace. Topics include:

- Introduction to dementia

- Being a carer and caring for yourself

- Providing everyday care and dealing with changed behaviour

To find out more, go to the website: iSupport Programs or access the information booklet: iSupport in Dementia Care