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In-home dementia care: solutions families can trust
Over 400,000 Australians live with dementia. In-home dementia care provides respite, daily living support, and assistive technology to enhance quality of life. Learn how to choose the right care...

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Boosting quality of life: Behaviour support in NDIS & aged care
Person-centred and practical instructions on behaviour management for the seniors with dementia or anxiety, including high care choice, trained support worker and action plans.

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Rehabilitation can help people with dementia stay independent for longer
The World Alzheimer’s Report 2025 highlights how rehabilitation helps people with dementia stay independent. Learn what reablement involves and where to find services in Australia.

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Dementia Action Week calls on Australians to reconnect and reduce isolation
Dementia Action Week urges Australians to reconnect and reduce isolation for people living with dementia and their carers. Nobody can do it alone.

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Putting people with dementia at the heart of aged care
A new UNSW Sydney project is working with people living with dementia to put their voices at the centre of aged care. The initiative, led by lived experience consultant Theresa Flavin, is focused on...

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Dementia is not inevitable: Why it’s time to act on brain health
A new message of hope is emerging for older Australians and their families — dementia is not a guaranteed part of ageing.

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What to do when you’re under 65 and need dementia support
If you’re under 65 and living with dementia — or supporting someone who is — you might be discovering how hard it is to find care that truly fits. From navigating the NDIS to understanding...

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A hidden dementia risk could affect one gender more
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimates that approximately 411,100 people live with dementia in Australia, including nearly 257,500 women and 153,700 men.

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How many different types of dementia are there?
Dementia is not a single disease—it is an umbrella term encompassing multiple conditions that cause cognitive decline, memory loss, and changes in behaviour. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most...

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Do all aged care homes offer dementia-specific care?
Not all aged care homes are equipped to provide dementia-specific care, even though they might be funded to provide it. Understanding what dementia-specific care entails and how it differs from...

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Can your doctor force you into a nursing home in Australia?
Many Australians worry about whether a doctor can force them or a loved one into aged care, particularly when cognitive capacity and autonomy come into question.

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Worried well or growing signs of dementia?

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The importance of connection for people with dementia
A collaboration between Dementia Australia and VistaPrint Australia could improve awareness of dementia in Australia

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Vascular dementia: what is it and how is it related to heart health?
How does heart health impact your risk of dementia?

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Top tips: celebrating Christmas with loved ones with dementia
Feeling overwhelmed this festive season? Free helplines are available for people with and without dementia in Australia