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Dementia as second leading cause of death of all Australians, on the rise |
The number of deaths in Australia from dementia has increased by 68 per cent over the past decade while other leading causes of death have decreased, according to the Causes of Death 2017 Report released recently by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. |
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Dementia urgently needs to be core business in aged care
Experiences shared on two recent ABC Four Corners programs echo many of the stories we hear from people living with dementia, their families and carers, and have shone a spotlight on a sector in urgent need of reform.
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Small actions Big difference, from the perspective of a Dementia Advocate
Dementia Advocate Verity Jausnik, whose mother Viv is living with dementia, recently gave the closing address at our Dementia Awareness Month Small actions Big difference Roadshow event in Canberra.
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Ready, Set, Go ... Memory Walk & Jog returns in 2019
After a hugely successful season this year, we are excited to announce the 2019 Memory Walk & Jog dates have now been finalised, with 10 events planned nationwide.
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People living with dementia in Home Care Package waiting list limbo
Rae and Barry (Baz) Telfer have been waiting more than 14 months for their Level Three Home Care Package.
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Dementia Australia takes part in Department of Human Services panel
Last month, we took part in a panel discussion organised by the Department of Human Services, focusing on having ‘the conversation’ about a dementia diagnosis, and the importance of this step for families. |
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Flower power for dementia research
Since its release in 2014, Dianthus ‘Memories’ has contributed more than $56,000 to dementia research so far, as part of a partnership between Plants Management Australia and the Dementia Australia Research Foundation. |
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World first internet program for dementia prevention
The Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) has turned its attention to the prevention of dementia through key lifestyle choices, through their groundbreaking online Maintain Your Brain program.
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Contribution of carers acknowledged in $50m pledge for more respite, transport and support
We welcomed funding for more respite, transport and support announced by the Victorian Government that acknowledges the extraordinary dedication and contribution made by the carers of people living with younger onset dementia in Victoria. |
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