Libraries are working with our community and Dementia Australia on an action plan to become a dementia-friendly organisation, focussing on community education, staff training, inclusive programming, spaces, and collections.

Recollect Reading

Find dementia-friendly resources in our libraries to support individuals with dementia, their carers, and families. Our Recollect Reading collection encourages reading despite limitations caused by memory loss. The collection includes topics to stimulate memory and reminiscences, and contains:

• brightly illustrated or photographed books
• larger print
• simple text
• non-fiction, selected children’s fiction and adult/large print books.
  

Browse the Recollect Reading titles in our library catalogue or ask our friendly staff.

More items for loan

We are working on developing and expanding the libraries' resources to support people with dementia, their families, and carers.

• Dementia non-fiction items for adults
• Dementia resources for children

Memory Lounge Kits & Our Story

Memory lounge kits are dementia-friendly photo albums with historic photos in them, plus some local history books.

• Find these in the Caboolture, Redcliffe and Strathpine Local History spaces.

Search the Our History collection of digital historical resources including photographs, oral history recordings, documents, maps and more, from First Nations stories, through the development of the Moreton Bay region to the present day.

Websites & online resources

• Dementia Australia is a national organisation that provides information, education and support to healthcare professionals and carers of Australians living with dementia. It offers family members invaluable support services, ranging from the Dementia Helpline, Dementia Carer workshop, Dementia Australia library, Dementia Design Services, and Dementia Carer Support groups.
  • Dementia Australia’s 24 hour support helpline is P: 1800 100 500
• Dementia Australia Library provides access to a comprehensive collection of print and digital resources about dementia. The service supports people living with dementia, family carers and friends as well as people working in dementia care practice and allied health areas. 
  • Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks from the Dementia Australia eLibrary and use the Libby app on your favourite device. It's free to join. 
• Hold the Moment is a podcast by people living with dementia, full of real stories about life after a dementia diagnosis. On Hold the Moment, you’ll meet people living with dementia and hear how they manage issues such as telling others about a diagnosis and getting your affairs in order. Plus lots of tips and strategies you can use in your life – from exercise, to getting around town, to sleep. 
• Dementia in my family offers information and resources for both children and adults who either know someone living with dementia or have dementia in the family.
• Dementia-friendly communities encourage individuals, community groups, organisations, and businesses to make practical changes that will have a positive impact on the lives of people living with dementia and their carers. This website provides free online learning about dementia and what you can do to help.
• Face Dementia is a resource to help you learn about the signs of dementia, recognise them in yourself or others, and start a conversation about visiting a GP to get help. A timely diagnosis leads to better treatment options and support. 
• Moving Pictures raise dementia awareness in CALD communities. This series of videos are provided in 9 languages - Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, Tamil, Spanish, Vietnamese, Italian and Greek.

Apps

These apps offer support, guidance and fun for those with dementia and their families.

• BrainTrack: Are you concerned about changes in your thinking or memory? Games and challenges on this app give you data you can share with your GP. Download the app for Android or iOS
• Dementia Friendly Home provides carers with ideas to make their home more accessible for people living with dementia. Download the app for Android or iOS. 
• A Better Visit aims to facilitate positive social interactions between people with dementia and their visitors, especially those in residential care through a range of two-player games. Download the app for Android or iOS.
• Ask Annie: On-the-go dementia training designed for care workers. With short, practical and interactive modules, Dementia Australia’s award-winning Ask Annie app helps you fit dementia care skills development into your busy day. Download the app for Android or iOS. 

Library programs & services

Library programming aims to be inclusive and welcoming to all. Learn more about disability access and inclusion in Moreton Bay. 

Persons experiencing dementia, their carers, and their families may find these programs and services particularly relevant:

• Magic Tables: Purposeful play for all abilities
• Goldies
  
• Quiet Hour
• SenseAbility - Caboolture
• SenseAbility - Redcliffe
• Home library service
• Technology support

Many of our libraries also have craft and knitting groups, puzzles and board games. Search and browse What's On or Contact us for more information.

Dementia Australia Events

Find Dementia Australia education sessions and dementia-related events happening across Australia and online.

This project has received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through State Library of Queensland.