National Dementia Action Plan

“More to be done” for dementia

Dementia experts have welcomed the federal government’s funding boost for specialist programs but warn it must be matched by stronger,…

Dementia care: new action framework

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has released its National Dementia Action Plan framework, signalling a period of practical…

Year in review: Dementia breakthroughs

Dementia has surpassed heart disease to become the leading cause of death in Australia, a statistic confirmed by the Australian…

Facing the big home truth on dementia – opinion

Home is where the heart – and brain – is for the rapidly growing number of Australians diagnosed with dementia. …

‘This is just the start’: Anika Wells reflects on Royal Commission

March 1 marks two years since the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s shocking final report was tabled…