Can Someone With Dementia Still Drive?
Can someone with dementia still drive? Learn when driving may remain safe, what warning signs matter and what Australian families should consider.
Category Dementia
The Dementia category is Old Age Plan’s central knowledge hub for understanding dementia, recognising symptoms, navigating diagnosis, exploring treatment options, planning future care and supporting people living with dementia. It brings together practical, evidence-based information to help Australian individuals, families and carers make informed decisions throughout every stage of the dementia journey.
This category includes guidance on understanding different types of dementia, early signs and cognitive changes, diagnosis and assessment, treatment and symptom management, communication, risk reduction, daily care, planning ahead and accessing aged care support. Each subcategory explores a specific aspect of dementia while contributing to a complete, structured library of information designed to answer the questions families commonly face.
Whether you’re seeking information after a recent diagnosis, supporting someone living with dementia or planning for future care needs, this category provides a trusted starting point to explore the full range of dementia topics through clear, practical and Australian-focused guidance.
When Can Family Override Decisions
When can family override decisions? Learn when intervention may be possible, what legal authority matters and how families should assess capacity and risk.
Can Someone With Dementia Refuse Care?
Can someone with dementia refuse care? Learn how capacity affects care refusal and what Australian families should consider when support is being rejected.
Can Someone With Dementia Make Medical Decisions?
Can someone with dementia make medical decisions? Learn how medical capacity is assessed and what Australian families should consider when healthcare decisions become complex.
Can Someone With Dementia Change Their Will?
Can someone with dementia change their will? Learn how testamentary capacity affects will changes and what Australian families should consider when capacity is uncertain.
Can Someone With Dementia Make A Will?
Can someone with dementia make a will? Learn how testamentary capacity works and what Australian families should consider when dementia affects estate planning.
Can Someone With Dementia Sign Legal Documents?
Can someone with dementia sign legal documents? Learn how capacity affects signing legal paperwork and what Australian families should consider before proceeding.
Can Capacity Be Partial?
Can capacity be partial? Learn how capacity can vary between decisions and what Australian families should consider when supporting independence and safety.
Who Decides If Someone Has Lost Capacity?
Who decides if someone has lost capacity? Learn who assesses capacity, what evidence matters and what Australian families should understand when concerns arise.
When Does Someone With Dementia Lose Capacity?
When does someone with dementia lose capacity? Learn how decision-making capacity changes, what decision reliability means and what Australian families should consider.