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31 Dec 2017... Dementia describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. It is not one specific disease. Dementia affects thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Brain function is affected enough to interfere with the person's normal social or working life. The English version is included in the translated resources.

01 May 2024... Finding out that you or a family member may have dementia can be overwhelming. You might have a lot of questions. There is a lot to learn but help is available. Your local doctor (GP) can help you understand what may happen next, and how to find the information and help that you, your family, or friends may need.

31 Dec 2016... This Help Sheet describes the types of vascular dementia, and their causes, diagnosis, treatment and progression. The English version is included in the translated resources.

30 Jun 2023... This booklet is a guide on how to stay connected to a person living with dementia in ways that are meaningful.

02 May 2022... Up to 40% of dementia can be prevented by addressing health and lifestyle factors that include increasing physical activity, and maintaining a healthy diet and social connectedness. To raise awareness of what factors can reduce the risk of developing dementia NARI has co-designed with culturally and linguistically diverse communities nine short animations about dementia prevention based on the most current evidence available.

31 Dec 2017... This bilingual Help Sheet provides information about the early signs of dementia, the techniques used to diagnose dementia and the importance of an early and correct diagnosis. The English version is included in the translations.

31 Dec 2017... This Help Sheet describes what to expect in the later stages of dementia as a person with dementia becomes increasingly frail, and some issues that may be useful to consider. The English version is included in the translated resource.

31 Dec 2015... If you have been diagnosed with dementia, this Help Sheet may be useful. It suggests some things to consider when talking about your diagnosis. The English version is included in the translated resource.

01 Jun 2016... People with dementia have memory loss and may be confused and not know where they are. This can cause or make bladder and bowel control problems worse.

01 Dec 2017... The document provides information about dementia. Text is provided in Vietnamese and English.