Australia dementia statistics

Affects 200,000 people
By 2050 an estimated 730,000+ people will have dementia
Under 64 years, less than 1% may have dementia
65-74 years, 1.5% may have dementia
75-84 years, 6.3% may have dementia
85+ years, over 30% may have dementia

Government Policy

Dementia was announced as an Australian Government national health priority in 2005. Through this move, dementia has been recognised as a major health concern which, in terms of prevalence and health costs is expected to escalate unless an effective approach to prevention, management, service provision and research, and support are implemented. In recent years, a range of national and state government policies and processes have been established to support improved care and outcomes for people with dementia.

The Australian Government in Sept 08 approved a further $3 million to support the individual needs of the carers of people with dementia. This support comes on top of current record funding of more than $40 billion over four years for residential and community aged care.

http://www.accessibility.com.au/news/3-million-boost-to-support-carers-of-people-with-dementia

For more information visit

National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500
Alzheimer's Australia www.alzheimers.org.au
Commonwealth Carelink Centres 1800 052 222
Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre 1800 242 636
National Dementia Behaviour Advisory Service 1300 366 448

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