Alongside You provides occupational therapy and dementia consultancy services.

We provide support and education to people living with neurocognitive disorders, such as dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), to help them live their best lives. We also offer guidance and support to the friends, family members, and formal care partners (e.g. paid carers, health professionals, and aged care communities) of these individuals, empowering them to provide effective care while also looking after their own well-being.

Our service-delivery method is flexible. This means that we provide services face-to-face (in our clinic, in your home, at your workplace, or another location of your choice), as well as via phone and video (e.g. telehealth consultations and online webinars/workshops). This flexibility enables our clients to access services in a way that suits them.

Laura Stasinowsky is the principal occupational therapist (OT) and dementia consultant (DC) at Alongside You. She is also the founder and director of the company (Alongside You Pty Ltd).

Laura knows what it’s like to have a family member living with dementia, and she has been working with people with dementia (and their care partners) for over 11 years. This has included roles as a carer, diversional therapist, dementia respite assistant, dementia consultant, and occupational therapist. Laura also has experience in conducting research, teaching university students, and engaging in policy and advocacy work.

Alongside You was created out of Laura’s passion for three things:

• Providing holistic care and support to people living with dementia,
• Supporting the care partners (i.e. family, friends, and paid support persons) of people living with dementia, and
• Providing guidance, training and education about dementia and the best practices for supporting those affected by dementia.

Alongside You is committed to providing client-centred services (services guided by each individual’s needs and preferences) in a manner that is caring, compassionate, positive, and empowering. As the name implies, we believe in partnering with and walking alongside you on your journey.

To book an appointment or learn more about how we can support you, please contact us using the details below.