Dementia
HelloCare share stories about Dementia to offer guidance and support to those who are living with dementia, and to those who care for others living with dementia. We encourage you to share these stories.
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Menopause, stress, or dementia? Why women wait longer for a diagnosis

"It's probably menopause." Women wait longer and pay more for a dementia diagnosis than men, new AIHW data shows. Nearly 2x as likely to be misdiagnosed with something else first. Read More

Dementia is no longer hidden, but families say stigma remains

For decades, dementia was something many families kept private. Today, more Australians are willing to talk about it, but that does not always mean they know how to interact with someone living with dementia. Three families share their experiences on World Alzheimer's Day. Read More

Menopause, hormone therapy and dementia: What new research found

A new study followed 183,000 postmenopausal women for over a decade to answer a question doctors have debated for years: does hormone therapy affect dementia risk? The answer isn't simple, and it depends a lot on who you are. Read More
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