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Why Do People Die From Dementia?

The number of Australians living with dementia is growing — and growing fast. An estimated 353,000 of all ages have dementia in 2016. This number is expected to increase to 400,000 in less than five years. A question posed by a number of people in the community and one we get asked often, “why do... Read More

Should you tell friends when a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia?

One of the dilemmas people face when a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia is telling others. Should only close family be told, or should you let a wider circle of friends and family know? Read More

“This cruel and harmful system must be changed”: interim report

  The royal commission’s interim report provides a damning appraisal of Australia’s aged care sector and calls for a complete overhaul of the system. Describing ageist attitudes, cruelty, neglect, poor leadership, confusing systems, fragmented services, and an absence of joy, the interim report, which is titled ‘Neglect’, reflects the thinking of the commissioners of the... Read More
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