By Professor Blossom Stephan, Chair of Dementia for Dementia Australia
Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia. It is not a normal part of ageing, there is currently no cure, and it has profound impacts on the individual, those closest to them, their healthcare providers and communities.
There are an estimated 446,500 Australians currently living with dementia, including more than 43,400 people in WA. Without action, these numbers are projected to more than double by 2065.
There is an urgent need for a preventative-focused approach that enables earlier intervention and reduces the incidence...
Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia. It is not a normal part of ageing, there is currently no cure, and it has profound impacts on the individual, those closest to them, their healthcare providers and communities.
There are an estimated 446,500 Australians currently living with dementia, including more than 43,400 people in WA. Without action, these numbers are projected to more than double by 2065.
There is an urgent need for a preventative-focused approach that enables earlier intervention and reduces the incidence...
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