Dementia Crisis Support & Clinical Guidance in Canberra

Compassionate, clinically led dementia crisis support in Canberra, helping families manage behavioural changes, hospital admissions, and urgent care challenges with calm guidance and practical solutions.

We are with you from the very first call

We know how challenging it can be when things go wrong—that’s why we’re available for crisis support. Our trained team is there to support you when things get tough, guiding you through even the most complex situations with professionalism, empathy, and clear guidance on what to do next. 

Our clinically led and compassionate approach helps prevent the use of unnecessary antipsychotics, enhances quality of life, and supports your loved one to live with dignity, choice, and autonomy. We work closely with families to navigate hospital admissions, allied health information, and administrative processes, and to liaise with care providers—helping keep your loved one at home where possible or supporting you to find suitable accommodation. Our goal is to ensure your loved one receives the best possible outcomes and can live well with dementia.

Why choose us for support with crisis support

Because everyone needs support in a crisis 

Unmet needs are indicators

We understand what people with dementia are trying to tell you, using our evidence based and empathetic approach.

We support you all the way

We can help you provide the best support to people living with dementia from the moment you contact us

Restrictive practice reduction

We support you and the providers to reduce all forms of restrictive practices

We know this complex system

We know this space like the back of our hand, we make complex situations feel easier for everyone

FAQ's

We provide professional, clinically led crisis support for people living with dementia in Canberra and surrounding areas. From the very first call, our Registered Nurse-led team offers clear guidance during complex situations, including hospital admissions, behavioural changes, restrictive practice concerns, and urgent care needs. Our goal is to reduce stress, improve quality of life, and support your loved one to live with dignity, choice, and autonomy wherever possible.
Our evidence-based and compassionate approach focuses on understanding unmet needs and identifying what a person living with dementia may be communicating through their behaviour. We work closely with families, care providers, and allied health professionals to reduce unnecessary antipsychotics and restrictive practices, ensuring safer and more person-centred outcomes that prioritise wellbeing and independence.
If your loved one is experiencing a crisis, behavioural escalation, or complex care challenges related to dementia, you can contact People First Nursing for immediate guidance at nicole@peoplefirstnursing.com or call +61 0425 619 162. We support families across Canberra with clear advice, advocacy, and practical solutions when you need it most.