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title: Tips to support a Person with Dementia During COVID-19
description: This helpsheet provides practical information about what care staff can do to be prepared in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak and how to support a First Nations person with dementia.
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# [Tips to support a Person with Dementia During COVID-19](https://www.dementia.com.au/resource-hub/tips-to-support-a-person-with-dementia-during-covid-19)

 Written by [Dementia Support Australia](https://www.dementia.com.au/resource-hub/author/dementia-support-australia) | Feb 8, 2022 11:49:39 PM

This helpsheet provides practical information about what care staff can do to be prepared in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak and how to support a First Nations person with dementia.

Restrictions in aged care due to a COVID-19 outbreak can be disruptive and stressful for staff and residents. For a person living with dementia, changes to the environment, increased noise and activity, new staff and heightened anxiety can increase the likelihood of behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia.

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