Caring for someone with dementia may be one of the most challenging experiences you will have in your life. Many carers experience increased distance from family and friends that results in social isolation and a feeling of being alone.

Many of these feelings often are only understood by those that are currently caring or former carers with lived experience. Support from others with lived experience in the form of strategies and information to provide guidance with a given situation may help to create a challenging environment easier to manage.

The Adelaide Hills Dementia Carers Social Support Group was formed by former carers to meet with current carers to offer social support and guidance based on their lived experience.