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Vascular dementia

Vascular dementia is caused by problems with the blood supply to the brain. Find out about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of vascular dementia.

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Dementia – an overview

Dementia can affect your memory, thinking and behaviour. It has many possible causes. There is no cure but there are ways to live well with dementia.

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Dementia

Dementia affects a person’s thinking, behaviour and ability to perform everyday tasks. Learn about causes, symptoms, treatments, support and prevention.

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Younger onset dementia

Younger onset dementia is the name given to dementia in people aged under 65 years. Learn what you need to think about with early onset dementia.

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Living with dementia

Getting a diagnosis of dementia can be difficult. Over time, dementia can make it hard to do everyday tasks. Learn what you need to think about.

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Creating a dementia friendly environment

A supportive space can help a person with dementia to feel safe, comfortable and independent. Learn how to create a dementia-friendly environment.

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Frontotemporal dementia

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) affects the parts of the brain involved in behaviour and language. Learn about FTD symptoms and treatments.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and dementia

Dementia is the same condition for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people as for everyone else. Learn about the first signs of dementia.

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Support for carers of people with dementia

Caring for someone with dementia can be hard and stressful at times, but there are organisations that can help with training and support.

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Dementia and driving

Dementia can make driving unsafe because it affects your ability to do multiple tasks. Learn more about when you may need to stop driving.

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