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Dementia is the second leading cause of deaths in Australia (ABS, 2016). In a report prepared for Alzheimer’s Australia, it was projected that over 6.4 million Australia people would be diagnosed with dementia over the next 40 years. The cost projected alongside this trend is estimated to be more than $1 trillion (Economic cost of... Read More

  It is scary enough to cope with the change that dementia and ageing brings without having to journey through the complex side-effects of anti-psychotic medication. From falls, strokes, sleep disturbances and agitation, psychotropic agents have great impacts on all, especially seniors. Pioneered by a team from the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre and... Read More

Part revolution, part resource – a global alliance dedicated to sharing the best models of dementia care from around the globe is making a big splash in Australia. Find out how Open The Doors 2030 is setting new standards for collaboration and dementia knowledge transference. Read More