Dementia Action Week
Dementia doesn’t just impact the person living with the condition and their immediate carers; it also impacts their friends, family and wider social network.
People living with dementia tell us that friends and family often drop away, not knowing how to interact with them once they have a diagnosis.
This leads to social isolation and loneliness and can further drive stigma and discrimination. With an estimated 433,300 Australians living with dementia and 1.7 million people involved in their care, chances are you know someone who is impacted by dementia.
This Dementia Action Week we challenge everyone in the community to reach out and reconnect to someone impacted by dementia because nobody can do it alone.
Become a Dementia Friend
Sign-up online to join the movement and help your community become dementia-friendly.
Learn more about dementia
About dementiaDementia is a brain condition. It’s not a normal part of ageing. Learn more about what dementia is, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and support.
Discrimination and dementiaPeople with dementia can have active and fulfilling lives for many years after they’re diagnosed. Despite this, they often face discrimination and stigma.
Dementia: myth vs factNot everything people say and write about dementia is supported by evidence. Here are some common dementia myths, and the true facts.
Dementia facts and figuresHow common is dementia in Australia? Dementia Australia’s quick, authoritative guide to dementia prevalence.
Real stories
Hear from people living with dementia and their carers on the importance of having a support network of friends and family around them and tips on how to reconnect.
Dementia Action Week resources
Dementia Australia eNews
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Dementia Australia acknowledges the support of the Australian Government for this initiative.