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Early Diagnosis of Dementia… Why Bother? Hosted by Dr Norman Swan

“Early Diagnosis of Dementia… Why Bother?” Hosted by Dr Norman Swan

Watch this webinar, designed specifically for General Practitioners. This important conversation involves a panel of experts discussing the value of early diagnosis, management and pathways.
Dismantling dementia discrimination: It starts before the diagnosis

Dismantling dementia discrimination: It starts before the diagnosis

The impact of discrimination on people living with dementia can lead to delays in diagnosis and increased social isolation, a new report has found.

The report explores the impact of discrimination and how early diagnosis, community awareness and support are critical components to ensuring that people with dementia are supported to live as well as possible.
The Dementia Guide

Celebrities combine forces and voices to support people impacted by dementia

Celebrity supporters, Ambassadors, Patron Ita Buttrose AC OBE and a person living with dementia have combined forces and lent their voices to an audiobook version of Dementia Australia’s Dementia Guide.

“The Dementia Guide is the go-to online resource for any person impacted by any form of dementia, of any age, in any location across Australia,” Ms Buttrose said.

What is dementia?

Dementia describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. It is not one specific disease.

Dementia affects thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Brain function is affected enough to interfere with the person’s normal social or working life.

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