Dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, their behaviour and their ability to perform everyday tasks. There are more than 100 different causes of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. Dementia is more common in older people, although people under 65 can develop so called younger onset dementia. Learn about common dementia worries, how to prepare your home environment and caring for someone with dementia in this section.
Dementia
Dementia is an umbrella term that refers to symptoms caused by changes in the functioning of the brain that affect memory, personality and behaviour. ...
Worried about dementia?
You might be worried you or a family member has dementia. Learn tips to help you understand the early signs of dementia and how to raise concerns with...
Dementia and your home
Making your home environment safe and comfortable for a person with dementia is very important. Find out more by reading these helpful resources.
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease affects your brain functions, memory and behaviour. Find out about symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, and how to help delay its onset.
Younger onset dementia
People under 65 can develop so-called younger onset dementia. Learn about planning, legal rights and respite care for people with early onset dementia...
Caring for someone with dementia
Caring for someone with dementia can be frustrating and stressful at times, but there are organisations that can help with training and support.
Respite care for carers of people with dementia
There are many ways to get respite care. Here is some information about the different types of respite care available and programs to look into.
Dementia and driving
Dementia can affect your memory, concentration, judgement and vision, which can make driving a car more difficult. Learn about how it can affect drivi...
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Dementia - Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a physical disease of the brain with progressive damage that causes dementia. Some risk factors can lower your risk or delay the onset of dementia. Visiting a doctor is critical for an early diagnosis.
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Alzheimer's Australia | Vascular dementia
Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. What is vascular dementia? Vascular dementia is the broad term for dementia associated with problems of circulation of blood to the brain. Are there different types of vascular dementia? There are a number of different types of Vascular dementia. Two of the most common are Multi-infarct dementia and Binswanger's disease.
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Alzheimer's Australia | Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimers disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting up to 70% of all people with dementia Quick facts Alzheimer's disease damages the brain, resulting in impaired memory, thinking and behaviour The biggest risk factor for having Alzheimers disease is increasing age, with three in ten people over 85 having dementia Sporadic Alzheimers disease can affect anyone of any age Familial Alzheimers disease is a very rare genetic condition, with an age of onset of less than 65 years
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Alzheimer's Australia | Genetics of dementia
People affected by dementia are often concerned about whether the condition can be passed along in families. Here we discuss the role of heredity in Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia.
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Alzheimer's Australia | Areas of dementia research
Researchers are currently investigating a number of aspects of dementia. Research into the causes of dementia There is still much to learn about the possible causes of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease - the most common form of dementia.
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Brain Foundation | Dementia (Non-Alzheimer type)
Dementia (Non-Alzheimer type) Dementia (Non-Alzheimer type) (See also Alzheimers Disease) Description The term dementia is used to describe the pattern of deteriorating intellectual function particularly (although not exclusively) in the elderly that can occur as a result of various neurological disorders
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Alzheimer's Australia | I have dementia
I have dementia Dementia affects people in different ways and each person will find their own approach to managing changes associated with dementia. You may have received a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia and you may have many questions about what it means, what to do next and who can help. The pages below provides a range of information, ideas for you to consider and suggest types of support that Alzheimers Australia can offer you.
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Alzheimers disease
Alzheimers disease is a form of dementia.
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Alzheimer's Australia | Dementia-friendly communities in action
Alzheimers Australia is working with a number of communities to pilot what a dementia- friendly community is. More information abouteach pilot community is below. Around Australia Our First Steps booklet, has some examples of dementia-friendly communities around Australia. Click here to read it.
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Alzheimer's Australia | Legal planning and dementia
Alzheimer's Australia has a range of resources on legal planning and end of life planning.
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Alzheimer's Australia | Research into dementia treatments and cure
Researchers around the world are working to develop effective treatments for dementia, and eventually to find a cure. Much of this work is focussed on Alzheimers disease, the most common form of dementia. There is currently no cure for Alzheimers disease. Available medications can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life in some people, but they do not stop the progress of the disease.
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Alzheimer's Australia | Research
Alzheimers Australia is committed to contributing towards Australian dementia research.
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Cognitive training and cognitive rehabilitation for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia | Cochrane
Cognitive training and cognitive rehabilitation for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia
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Donepezil is beneficial for people with mild, moderate and severe dementia due to Alzheimer's disease | Cochrane
Donepezil is beneficial for people with mild, moderate and severe dementia due to Alzheimer's disease
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Alzheimer's Australia | Pfizer health reports
Pfizer Health Reports on dementia developed by Alzheimers Australia and supported by Pfizer Australia. Dementia is everybodys business This Pfizer Health Report Dementia is everybodys business, was developed by Alzheimers Australia and supported by Pfizer Australia to highlight the need for more awareness about the impact of dementia in the community.
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Proteins in blood and cerebrospinal fluids for early prediction of developing Alzheimers disease or other dementia in people with cognitive problems | Cochrane
Proteins in blood and cerebrospinal fluids for early prediction of developing Alzheimers disease or other dementia in people with cognitive problems
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11C-PIB-PET scan for early prediction of developing Alzheimers disease or other dementia in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) | Cochrane
11C-PIB-PET scan for early prediction of developing Alzheimers disease or other dementia in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
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F-FDG PET scan for early prediction of developing Alzheimers disease or other dementia in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) | Cochrane
F-FDG PET scan for early prediction of developing Alzheimers disease or other dementia in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
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Statins for the prevention of dementia | Cochrane
Dementia (including Alzheimer's disease) is a global healthcare concern; the number of people affected worldwide is predicted to double every 20 years, reaching 74.7 million in 2010 and 131.5 million in 2050. Therefore, it is important to find means of preventing dementia. It has been suggested that high levels of cholesterol in the serum (part of the blood) may increase the risk of dementia and that treatment with cholesterol-lowering medicines such as statins may reduce the risk of dementia.
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Alzheimer's Australia | Research into better ways of diagnosing dementia
Developing better and more accurate methods of diagnosis is an important research focus. Currently there is no single test that can accurately diagnose dementia. A detailed medical history, memory and thinking tests (called neuropsychological or cognitive tests), laboratory tests and brain scans are typically used in the diagnosis process.
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