Alzheimer's disease

For Alzheimer’s Australia CEO Maree McCabe, supporting people living with dementia is both a passion and a job that she is very privileged to do.

67-year-old Trevor Crosby shares his experience living a full, active life with dementia.

Radio presenter Rachel Corbett speaks out about the personal toll of dementia and the harrowing experience of her mother’s Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s Australia ambassador Ita Buttrose has experienced first-hand the journey of caring for a loved one with dementia.

​Dementia is a complex health problem, both because of the sheer number of underlying conditions that can cause it (more than 50) and because of its direct and indirect impact on people and the health system.

There is no cure for dementia, and while current treatments manage symptoms, they offer no prospect of recovery. But there are promising options.

Taking action in the following five areas may help reduce the risk of developing dementia, and delay its onset.

It is often helpful to categorise dementia into stages of severity to help doctors formulate a treatment plan, and for the person and their family to consider options for care.