Physiotherapy that comes to you, for people living with dementia across Western Sydney. We help people stay mobile, steady on their feet and safer at home, in familiar surroundings, and we support the family members and carers who help them every day.
We work with Support at Home, NDIS, Medicare and private clients.
University-qualified exercise physiologists, registered with ESSA.
Home visits across Western Sydney. No travel required on your end.
We work with your plan, package, or claim.
Dementia is best known for its effects on memory and thinking, but over time it also affects how people move. Walking can become slower and less steady, strength and balance decline, and falls become more common. A fall can mean a hospital stay, a loss of confidence and a big change in independence.
Physiotherapy helps people living with dementia stay active, keep moving safely and hold on to the everyday abilities that matter, such as getting up from a chair, walking around the house and getting out into the garden. Treating people at home matters even more with dementia: a familiar place is calmer than a clinic, and we can practise the real routines, rooms and paths they use every day.
We work alongside GPs, geriatricians, dementia nurses, occupational therapists and Support at Home providers, and keep families informed at every step.
Physiotherapy can't treat dementia itself, but it can make a real difference to safety, mobility and quality of life. We focus on what matters most to the person and their family.
Falls are more common in people living with dementia. Targeted strength and balance exercise is one of the most effective ways to reduce falls risk, and we pair it with a practical check of the home for hazards.
We work on walking confidence, steadiness and turning, and advise on walking aids that are simple and safe to use, so getting around the house and outdoors stays possible for longer.
Keeping the legs and body strong makes standing, walking and climbing steps easier. Exercises are kept short, simple and built into familiar activities.
We practise standing up from chairs, getting in and out of bed, using the toilet and shower, and getting up safely after a fall, the movements daily care depends on.
Joint pain and stiffness can be hard for someone with dementia to explain, and may show up as restlessness or reluctance to move. We assess for it and use gentle treatment and movement to ease it.
Regular physical activity supports wellbeing, sleep and mood. We look for activities the person enjoys, such as walking, gardening or music, and help make them part of the daily routine.
After a fall, illness or hospital admission, we help rebuild strength and confidence at home so the person can get back to their usual routine as safely as possible.
Dementia progresses differently for everyone. We adapt physiotherapy to where the person is now and plan ahead with the family for what may come next.
Early stage: The focus is on staying active, building strength and balance, and setting up an exercise routine while new habits are easier to learn.
Middle stage: As falls risk rises and instructions become harder to follow, we simplify exercises, adjust the home and involve family and carers more closely.
Later stage: When moving around is difficult, we prioritise comfort, positioning, gentle movement to reduce stiffness, and safe transfers for carers.
We keep visits calm and familiar. Where possible, the same physiotherapist visits each time. We use short, simple instructions, show rather than tell, and build exercise into everyday activities. We book visits for the time of day the person is usually at their best, go at their pace, and welcome a family member or carer to join in.
Caring for someone with dementia is physically demanding, and families often help with walking, standing and getting in and out of bed every day. With the person's consent, we involve the people who support them and show them:
How to help with standing, walking and transfers without risking their own back
Simple prompts and cues that help the person keep moving
What to do after a fall, and how to help someone up safely
Short, enjoyable exercises to do together between visits
When equipment, such as rails or a different walking aid, could help
How to help with walking and transfers without risking their own back
Cues that help someone get moving again when they freeze
What to do after a fall, and how to help someone up safely
How to support your home exercise program between visits
Caring for someone with dementia can be tiring, physically and emotionally. If you need support, Dementia Australia runs the free National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.
How physiotherapy is funded usually depends on age and situation. We'll help you work out which option suits.
Support at Home: For people aged 65 and over, physiotherapy is often funded through Support at Home aged care funding. Your provider or care partner can arrange services with us.
NDIS: People with younger onset dementia who apply before age 65 may be eligible for the NDIS when the condition has a substantial, ongoing impact on daily life. As a registered NDIS provider, we work with self-managed, plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants. Our guide to NDIS physio funding explains more.
Medicare: With a GP chronic condition management plan, Medicare rebates are available for a limited number of allied health sessions each year.
Private: You don't need a referral to book private physiotherapy. See our home visit physiotherapy cost page for fees.
Parkinson's physiotherapy: help with freezing, walking, balance and falls at home.
Stroke physiotherapy: rehab at home after a stroke, from hospital discharge onwards.
Physiotherapy for the elderly: strength, balance and falls prevention for older adults at home.
Regular, enjoyable exercise is one of the best ways to support people living with dementia. Alongside physiotherapy, our ESSA-accredited exercise physiologists can deliver longer-term strength, balance and fitness programs at home. Learn more about exercise physiology.
Yes. Physiotherapy can't treat dementia itself, but it can help people living with dementia stay mobile, keep their strength and balance, and reduce their risk of falls. Staying active also supports everyday independence and wellbeing, and makes daily care easier for family and carers.
It can help. Falls are more common in people living with dementia, and targeted strength and balance exercise is one of the most effective ways to reduce falls risk. We also check the home for hazards, such as poor lighting, loose rugs and clutter, and suggest simple changes that make moving around safer.
That's very common, and we plan for it. We keep exercises simple, build them into familiar daily routines such as walking to the letterbox or standing up from a favourite chair, and show family members and carers how to prompt and support them between visits.
It depends on the person's needs and goals. Many people start with weekly visits for a block of sessions, then move to regular reviews. Wherever possible, the same physiotherapist visits each time, which helps the person feel comfortable and lets us notice small changes early.
Yes, and we encourage it. A familiar person nearby often helps the person feel more settled, and it gives you the chance to learn how to help with exercises, walking and transfers safely.
If you're 65 or over, physiotherapy is often funded through Support at Home. People with younger onset dementia who apply before age 65 may be eligible for the NDIS. Medicare rebates are available with a GP chronic condition management plan, and we also see private clients.
Not for private physiotherapy. You, a family member or a care provider can contact us directly. A GP referral is needed to claim Medicare rebates under a chronic condition management plan. For Support at Home, your provider or care partner can arrange the service with us.
We visit people living with dementia at home across Western Sydney, including Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Narellan, Castle Hill and the Hills District. Call 1300 001 792 to check your suburb.
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