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Sometimes people become withdrawn and moods veer from happy to unexpectedly angry and frustrated. Gradually, these changes become more debilitating and entrenched. For the person experiencing these symptoms, and for the family who love them, the effects are devastating.
Dementia describes a range of symptoms caused by disorders affecting the brain. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for about 70 per cent of cases. In 2024, Dementia Australia and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare say more than 421,000 people are living with dementia. By 2054, that figure could almost double.
Worldwide, more than 55 million
