Tag: Dementia

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The government's $3.7 billion aged care package is welcome, but the sector says it's less than half of what's needed. Here's what the money delivers, what it doesn't, and what it means for families.

20 New Dementia Care Units Are Coming, but the Real Gap Is Closer to Home

The government is funding 20 new specialist dementia care units, a welcome investment. But with dementia now a leading cause of death, most families face the challenge much closer to home. Here's the full picture.

Caring for Someone With Dementia at Home, What Support at Home Actually Funds

A dementia diagnosis doesn't have to mean residential care. Here's how the Support at Home program can help someone with dementia stay safely at home longer, and what it actually funds.

The Letter That Could Cut Your Dementia Risk Just Landed in 50-Year-Olds’ Mailboxes

The government has written to every Australian who turned 50 this year with advice on cutting dementia risk. Here's what the letter says, why midlife is the window that matters, and the steps that actually work.

$200 Million for Dementia Care What the New Investment Delivers

The federal government is investing $200 million in specialist dementia care, funding 20 new care units and expanding hospital support programs. Here's what the investment delivers and why it matters for families.

$22.9 Million Dementia Research Investment Targets Early to Mid-Career Researchers

The federal government is investing $22.9 million into dementia research through the Medical Research Future Fund, with $44.8 million specifically earmarked to support early to mid-career researchers. Here's what the investment targets.

Dementia Care in Australia: Growing Demand Puts Aged Care Sector Under Strain

Dementia is Australia's second leading cause of death and the single greatest cause of disability in older Australians — and the aged care sector...

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