Most of us know dementia – a broad term for several disorders involving declines in memory, language and thinking – can severely affect daily life. But dementia is now the leading cause of death for ...

The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released today highlights the urgent reality of dementia in Australia, revealing dementia is set to become the nation’s leading cause of ...

Henry Brodaty’s work in the field of dementia, born from watching his father Jacob’s rapid decline with Alzheimer’s from age 52 until his death seven years later, makes him a strong candidate for The ...

The novelty, exercise, and socialization of travel can benefit many of the world’s 55 million people with dementia. Some destinations are beginning to cater to them with sensory trails and “memory ...

Dementia Australia welcomes the decision by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency to approve Lecanemab for use in the UK. Lecanemab is currently being evaluated by the Therapeutic ...

Dementia is a group of diseases that involve having trouble with memory, thinking, reasoning and other brain functions. It is often associated with "neurodegeneration," meaning processes that destroy ...

I hear from caregivers pretty regularly saying: "Nobody really understands how hard caring for a loved one with dementia is!" So, I wanted to share some facts about dementia caregivers in the hopes ...