Dementia

Follow the links below to find information on dementia and support services for sufferers, their carers and families.

Updated March 2010

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Title:   Dementia
Publisher:   Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Description:   This web resource is a 'one-stop info-shop' for people interested in addressing dementia within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Dementia
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre
Description:   Dementia is a decline in mental abilities severe enough to interfere with a person's ability to carry out everyday activities.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Dementia - risk reduction
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Dementia cannot yet be prevented or cured but the choices you make in midlife can help to keep your brain healthy as you age. Studies of large groups of people show that those who adopt a 'brain healthy' lifestyle have a reduced risk of dementia in later life.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Lewy body dementia (LBD)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Lewy body dementia (LBD), written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Frontotemporal dementia (Pick's disease)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Frontotemporal dementia (Pick's disease) is a form of dementia characterised by gradually worsening decline of mental abilities. The disease often affects a person's ability to use and understand spoken and written language. provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Dementia - frontotemporal dementia with Parkinsonism-17
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Frontotemporal dementia with Parkinsonism-17 (FTDP-17) is a rare type of progressively worsening dementia that targets the frontal and temporal regions of the brain. It is usually caused by a genetic alteration (mutation). Symptoms may include personality changes with loss of social skills, diminished cognitive capacity and Parkinsonism.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Dementia - tips for parents and grandparents
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Young people in the family may be affected when a loved one has dementia. Parents and grandparents may need help to answer questions that a child or children may have about dementia.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   People with dementia
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   Dementia is a progressive condition, causing deterioration in people's abilities. Patients in the later stages of dementia may become seriously ill. They may no longer be able to communicate their wishes. If they did not make any advance plans, a family member may be asked about different treatment options.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Dementia and old age - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Dementia is a problem associated with old age and quality social contact seems to help prevent it.
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Brain ageing and dementia - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Discover how the brain changes as we age and learn about the differences among normal ageing, mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Communication
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   This help sheet explains some of the changes in communication that occur as a result of dementia and suggests ways carers can help. It also includes some personal tips on communication written by a person with dementia.
Date:   Jul 2005
Title:   Anaesthesia for older people and people with dementia
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   For a long time, there have been anecdotal reports from family members that their older relative "has never been the same since the operation." Some older people do experience cognitive problems or changes in behaviour after surgery with general anaesthesia, but for the majority these will be temporary problems. This Update Sheet describes the different types of problems that may occur.
Date:   Jul 2005
Title:   Early planning: younger onset dementia
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   This help sheet discusses ways to plan ahead and provides a list of people and organisations who may be able to help with such decisions. Early planning can make it much easier for both the person with dementia and carers to manage their financial and legal affairs.
Date:   Jul 2005
Title:   Information about dementia for parents and grandparents
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   This help sheet explains some of the ways that young people may be affected when a loved one has dementia. It lists some of the questions children may ask and suggests ways for parents and grandparents to deal with these.
Date:   Jul 2005
Title:   Information about dementia for young people
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   This help sheet provides young people with answers to questions they may frequently ask about dementia.
Date:   Jul 2005
Title:   Which residential facility?
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   This help sheet provides information for families and carers of people with dementia who are in need of residential care. It discusses some of the things to consider when choosing a nursing home or hostel to suit the needs of a person with dementia.
Date:   Jul 2005
Title:   About you ... Talking with your doctor
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   This help sheet suggests topics to ask your doctor to ensure you get the appropriate and necessary help, care and facilities you require.
Date:   Jul 2005
Title:   AIDS related dementia
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   This help sheet describes AIDS related dementia, its cause, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Date:   Jul 2005
Title:   Alcohol related dementia
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   This help sheet describes alcohol related dementias, their cause, symptoms and treatment.
Date:   Jul 2005
Title:   Dementia with Lewy bodies
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   Dementia with Lewy bodies is a common form of dementia, sharing many similarities with Alzheimer's disease. This help sheet describes dementia with Lewy bodies, its causes, diagnosis and progression.
Date:   Jul 2005
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