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Dementia epidemic set for Australia
A discussion paper released today warns that dementia is set to become a significant problem in Australia. It is expected......
Raising awareness about Dementia in Indigenous communities
A Kimberley-based study has found that one in eight indigenous Australians over the age of 45 are grappling with Dementia,......
Dementia sufferer turns entertainer to raise awareness
Kate Swaffer was diagnosed with early onset dementia in her late forties. Four years later basic skills like reading, counting......
Australia’s silent 21st century killer
By 2050, dementia will kill more Australians than any other disease, according to Alzheimer’s Australia. But a large part of......
ABS causes of death statistics reveal Alzheimer’s increase
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its annual report of what Australians die of. The Causes of Death report......
New dementia care grant
Dementia and mental health care was given a boost when the Government announced it will be funding research ino the......
Report: Baby Boomers face Alzheimer future
The 2010 World Alzheimer’s Report has just been released, coinciding with dementia awareness week and its not good news for......
Trial of Alzheimer’s drug put on hold
Researchers from the University of South Florida recently made a breakthrough in the search for a cure for dementia. They......
Dementia drives aged care crisis
An estimated 279, 000 older Australians will be without a residential care place or community care package by 2050, according......
Dementia patients need the human touch
The250 thousand Australians suffer from dementia. By 2050 that number will be one million. It’s something families and society will......