About Grace in Care šļø - Dementia Support in Adelaide
Registered nurse-led, person-centred dementia support guided by clinical expertise and lived experience
Compassionate, dementia-informed support for families and carers caring for someone living with memory loss or dementia.
A family-led dementia service built on experience
Grace in Care is a family-led service founded by Carrol and Jody, who have worked together in nursing and aged care for more than 30 years.
Throughout our careers, we've supported older adults and families across aged care, acute care, community health, disability services, palliative care, and dementia support. This breadth of experience has shaped a deep understanding of how dementia affects individuals, families, and care teams in different settings.
Recognising that families living with dementia often needed more time, guidance, and understanding than traditional appointments could offer, we created Grace in Care. Our goal was to provide calm, Registered Nurse-led (RN), person-centred dementia support that allows space for questions, explanation, and ongoing guidance as needs change.
We built Grace in Care to support families not just at one point in time, but throughout the evolving journey of dementia care.
Why Grace in Care exists
Grace in Care was created in response to the families who shaped us ā our mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers ā whose ageing journeys taught us compassion, patience, and dignity.
Through our own loved ones, we learned that dementia affects the whole family, that people need time and understanding, and that dignity and connection must always come first. These experiences continue to guide how we support individuals, families, and care teams across Adelaide and beyond.
We exist to honour our families by caring for yours.
Clinical foundations and ongoing learning
We're grounded in strong clinical foundations, led by Registered Nurses and a Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in dementia and older person care.
Carrol has undertaken formal university study in dementia care, ensuring her practice is informed by current research, clinical knowledge, and best practice dementia education. Her work as a Dementia Nurse Educator strengthens our ability to support Adelaide families with informed, thoughtful guidance.
Jody later completed postgraduate study in gerontological nursing and became a Nurse Practitioner. Her advanced clinical training adds depth to our consultation and planning services, particularly when supporting complex needs, assessments, and care coordination.
Ongoing learning and professional development remain central to how we operate, ensuring our support is informed, current, and delivered with care, confidence, and respect.
Our approach to dementia care
Dementia care is not only about managing symptoms. It's about understanding the person, supporting relationships, and responding with patience and compassion as needs change.
We take a person-centred approach that recognises each individual's history, preferences, and strengths. We take time to truly listen, explain things clearly, and support families in a way that feels respectful and unhurried.
Our approach supports people living with dementia alongside their families and carers, because we know that care decisions affect everyone involved. By offering calm guidance, practical insight, and consistent support, we help Adelaide families navigate change with greater confidence and reassurance.
Meet the Grace in Care team
We're built on collaboration, shared purpose, and a genuine commitment to dementia-informed care.
Collectively, our team brings extensive experience across dementia support, aged care, neurological conditions, palliative care, education, and family caregiving. Together, we offer a calm, highly skilled, and compassionate approach, always tailoring our support to each person's individual circumstances, needs, and stage of life.
Carrol
Co-Founder
Dementia Nurse Educator
Carrol brings more than 30 years of nursing experience across aged care, dementia care, palliative support, community health, and disability services. With advanced dementia training, formal university study, and a career dedicated to supporting older adults, Carrol provides deep clinical knowledge paired with a gentle, person-centred approach.
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Her calm, patient manner and strong commitment to dignity in ageing have earned the trust and respect of families, colleagues, and students throughout her career. Carrol is passionate about walking alongside individuals and families, offering reassurance, guidance, and understanding at every stage of the dementia journey.
Carrol also provides dementia education and training for organisations across Adelaide seeking to strengthen staff skills and confidence in dementia-informed care.
Jody
Co-Founder
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontological Nursing)
Specialising in Dementia & Cognitive Health
Jody focuses on
- Dementia consultations
- Telehealth consultations
- Medicare-subsidised
- appointments (eligibility applies)
- Referrals to speech therapy, allied health, and specialists
- Individualised care planning
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Jody is an experienced Nurse Practitioner specialising in dementia, geriatric health, and chronic conditions. With advanced assessment skills, strong clinical reasoning, and Medicare-subsidised telehealth options, Jody offers families expert guidance from the comfort of home.
Her warm, thorough, and reassuring approach is highly valued by clients, GPs, and aged care organisations across Adelaide alike. She brings clarity and confidence to families navigating dementia symptoms, behaviour changes, and care planning.
Jody supports individuals and families with dementia symptoms, behavioural changes, unmet needs, cognitive strategies, and tailored care planning. She also provides telehealth dementia education for organisations.
Georgia
Dementia Care Assistant
Support Practitioner
Georgia brings a warm, patient, and person-centred approach to every visit. With dementia-specific training and a strong grounding in family values, she supports clients through meaningful engagement, companionship, supportive communication, mobility reassurance, and short-term respite care.
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Georgia's gentle manner, reliability, and genuine care make her a trusted support for both individuals living with dementia and their families. Her work is deeply inspired by the older generations in her own family, whose experiences continue to shape her compassionate approach to care.
Georgia is currently undertaking formal university study in dementia care through the University of Tasmania (UTAS), further strengthening her knowledge and commitment to evidence-informed, respectful dementia support.
She also assists with dementia training when organisations request skills development.
Anne
Aged Care Registered Nurse
Dementia Specialist RN
Anne is a highly skilled Registered Nurse with over 30 years of extensive experience supporting older adults, including people living with dementia and those with palliative care needs. Known for her calm presence, gentle communication, and deep empathy, Anne provides personalised, dementia-informed support tailored to each person's individual stage and needs.
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Her background in aged care, meaningful engagement strategies, and person-centred dementia practice ensures families feel supported, understood, and never alone. Anne also brings lived experience to her role, having supported her own mother, Molly, through dementia. This personal journey further deepens her compassion, insight, and understanding of the impact dementia has on individuals and families.
Who we support
We support people and organisations across Adelaide involved in caring for someone living with dementia.
Individuals living with dementia.
Families and carers supporting a loved one.
Support workers and care teams.
Organisations providing aged care, disability, or community-based services.
Support is adapted to each situation, recognising that dementia affects people differently and that care needs change over time. We work alongside individuals, families, and teams to provide guidance that's respectful, informed, and responsive to changing needs.
Our commitment to families and community
We're committed to supporting people living with dementia and those who care for them with respect, compassion, and consistency across Adelaide and South Australia.
We recognise the emotional and practical challenges families face and aim to provide support that feels calm, informed, and reassuring. By working closely with individuals, families, and care teams, we help people navigate change while maintaining dignity, connection, and wellbeing.
Our commitment extends beyond individual support to strengthening understanding and confidence within the wider Adelaide community, ensuring dementia care is delivered with care, understanding, and humanity.
How Grace in Care dementia services can support you
We provide dementia support across Adelaide through consultation, in-home care, safety guidance, and education. Our services are designed to support people living with dementia, their families, carers, and care teams at different stages and in different settings. Each service is delivered with Registered Nurse oversight and a person-centred approach, allowing support to adapt as needs change.
To learn more about how we work or to explore the full range of dementia support services available, visit our home page or view individual service pages for more detail.
Our dementia care services
- Dementia consultations and care planning, delivered via telehealth or in your Adelaide home
- In-home dementia care and respite support across Adelaide's metropolitan area
- Dementia safety, behaviour, and education support for families and organisations
What our colours represent
The colours used in Grace in Care reflect the many people touched by dementia and the different roles they hold.
Each colour represents a shared experience.
Blue, for those living with dementia
Purple, for those who have lost a loved one
Yellow, for carers and caregivers
White, representing hope
Together, these colours acknowledge strength, care, loss, and optimism, and reflect Grace in Care's commitment to supporting people and families at every point in the dementia journey.
The Forget-Me-Not our flower
We use the forget-me-notĀ as a symbol of dementia awareness ā representing remembrance, respect, and person-centred care.
"Even if you forget me, I will not forget you."
The dove in our logo
The dove in our logoĀ representsĀ CarrolāsĀ dadĀ and Georgiaās Pop Brian ā a symbol of peace, love, and the quiet strength that guides the compassion we bring to the families we support.Ā
Frequently asked questions about Grace in Care
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Where is Grace in Care located?
Grace in Care is based in Adelaide and provides dementia support services across Adelaide's metropolitan area, including northern suburbs, southern suburbs, eastern suburbs, western suburbs, and the Adelaide Hills. We also offer telehealth consultations throughout regional South Australia and beyond.
What qualifications does the Grace in Care team have?
Our team includes Registered Nurses with extensive aged care and dementia experience, a Nurse Practitioner with postgraduate training in gerontological nursing, a Dementia Nurse Educator with formal university study in dementia care, and dementia-trained support practitioners. All team members are committed to ongoing professional development in dementia care.
Do you work with GPs and other healthcare providers in Adelaide?
Yes. Grace in Care works collaboratively with GPs, specialists, aged care providers, and other healthcare professionals across Adelaide to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care. Our Nurse Practitioner can provide Medicare-subsidised consultations and make referrals to allied health and specialist services where appropriate.
What makes Grace in Care different from other dementia services in Adelaide?
Grace in Care combines clinical expertise with lived experience and a genuinely person-centred approach. We provide unhurried time for questions and guidance, registered nurse oversight across all services, and flexible support options including telehealth and in-home care. Our family-led service understands dementia from both professional and personal perspectives.
Talk to Grace in Care
If you'd like to learn more about Grace in Care or discuss how we can support you, we're here to help.
You're welcome to contact us to ask any questions, talk through your situation, or explore the services available. We understand that every family's experience is different, and we're happy to guide you toward the support that feels right for youāno obligation.