The number of Australians living with dementia projected to more than double by 2058
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The number of Australians living with dementia projected to more than double by 2058

ABC  

Australia needs a focus on prevention and better primary care to deal with the increase in people living with dementia, according to the peak body for people living with the condition. "With Australia's population expected to continue growing and aging into the future, the number of people with dementia is also expected to rise," the AIHW said. Australia's aging population linked to rise in dementia The government agency said because Australia's population was expected to continue to grow and age, the number of people living with dementia was likely to increase. "People living with dementia going into the health context when perhaps they could otherwise be supported in their own home or indeed in aged care," he said. "We simply won't have enough care workers to meet the needs of people living with dementia," she said.

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Experts emphasise the need for dementia-friendly hospitals
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Experts emphasise the need for dementia-friendly hospitals

The Hindu  

Dementia India Alliance, in collaboration with the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers, has drafted the Dementia Friendly Hospital Checklist, said Radha S. Murthy, President of the NGO, speaking at the valedictory of the two-day International Dementia Care Conference that concluded in the city on Saturday. NIMHANS director Pratima Murthy emphasised the need for networking and collaboration among …

Dementia projected to affect 15.3 crore people by 2050
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dementia projected to affect 15.3 crore people by 2050

The Hindu  

Some 5.7 crore people had dementia in the world in 2019. This is projected to increase to 15.3 crore in 2050, said Graeme Prior, president of the International Federation of Ageing, at the inauguration of the International Dementia Care Conference on Friday. Dr. Radha S. Murthy, president of Dementia India Alliance, said currently, approximately 88 lakh people in India live …

Dementia diagnoses in England hit a record high, NHS data reveals
8 months ago

Dementia diagnoses in England hit a record high, NHS data reveals

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. England has one of the highest dementia diagnosis rates …

‘Crisis risk’ for dementia sufferers as more than 250,000 undiagnosed
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Crisis risk’ for dementia sufferers as more than 250,000 undiagnosed

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Dementia diagnosis rates across England remain slow to recover and well below the national …

Dementia will cost UK economy £1BILLION every week by 2025, experts warn
1 year, 3 months ago

Dementia will cost UK economy £1BILLION every week by 2025, experts warn

Daily Mail  

Dementia will cost the UK economy £1bn every week by 2025, experts have warned. A report by the Alzheimer's Society calculated that the cost of social care and unpaid carers will reach £50bn by the end of next year Today, leading dementia charities, doctors and researchers are joining forces to launch the Geller Commission to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions for …

Dementia rates could DOUBLE by 2040: Stark projections warn that 1.7million Brits could have memory-robbing disorder within 20 years
1 year, 5 months ago

Dementia rates could DOUBLE by 2040: Stark projections warn that 1.7million Brits could have memory-robbing disorder within 20 years

Daily Mail  

Dementia rates are expected to nearly double by 2040, according to shock new projections. 'Not only is the ageing population a major driver of the trend in England and Wales but also the number of people developing dementia within older age groups is increasing. But they can also be a sign of dementia — the memory-robbing condition plaguing nearly 1million …

New NHS training launched as dementia rates increase among Asian and Black people
1 year, 10 months ago

New NHS training launched as dementia rates increase among Asian and Black people

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Healthcare leaders are rolling out new NHS training …

Over 10 million older adults in India likely have dementia: Report
2 years ago

Over 10 million older adults in India likely have dementia: Report

Hindustan Times  

More than 10 million older adults aged 60 or over in India may have dementia, comparable to the prevalence rates for countries such as the US and the UK, according to a first-of-its-kind study. Read here: Study finds how dinosaurs' bones evolved to make them such giants According to a study published in the journal Nature Public Health Emergency Collection, …

What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?
2 years, 3 months ago

What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scientists are hailing what they believe to be a historic breakthrough …

US dementia rates DROPPED 4% since 2000 'thanks to health conscious generation'
2 years, 4 months ago

US dementia rates DROPPED 4% since 2000 'thanks to health conscious generation'

Daily Mail  

It said this could be driven by improved education or treatments for patients America's dementia rates have fallen by a third in the past two decades — even though more people are living with the condition than ever before. Experts at the Alzheimer's Association said falling dementia rates were 'very welcome', but that the findings needed to be confirmed by …

Call for more research into childhood dementia, a disease that kills almost as many kids as cancer
2 years, 6 months ago

Call for more research into childhood dementia, a disease that kills almost as many kids as cancer

ABC  

When Adelaide mother Renee Staska found out her youngest son had a rare genetic disorder, she decided to have her other two children tested for peace of mind. Key points: About 90 children die in Australia every year from childhood dementia Childhood dementia receives 20 times less government funding for research than childhood cancer Most children with dementia will only …

Australians living longer but with more chronic disease, COVID 'excess deaths' jump: national health report
2 years, 8 months ago

Australians living longer but with more chronic disease, COVID 'excess deaths' jump: national health report

ABC  

Life expectancy rates in Australia are continuing to rise but almost half of us are living with a chronic health condition. Key points: Almost half of Australians have one or more chronic health conditions Coronary heart disease and dementia are the leading causes of death Two in three Australian adults are overweight or obese In 2020, an average of nine …

People living with dementia in India will triple to 11 million by 2050, says report
3 years, 2 months ago

People living with dementia in India will triple to 11 million by 2050, says report

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: By 2050, 11.44 million people in India are expected to be living with dementia, which is up from 3.84 million in 2019, according to the Global Burden of Disease study published in the Lancet Public Health on Friday. “India’s burden would be much higher than what the Global Burden of Disease data shows,” said Dr Neeraj Jain, a neurology …

Global Dementia to Grow Three-fold, 152 Million Cases by 2050: Study
3 years, 7 months ago

Global Dementia to Grow Three-fold, 152 Million Cases by 2050: Study

News 18  

Researchers from the University of Washington have predicted that the global count of cases of Dementia will increase three-fold and reach around 152 million by the year 2050. Based on the trends like smoking and high Body Mass Index, which are considered to be Dementia’s risk factors, the estimation noted that the cases will increase from 57.7 million cases in …

Dementia cases 'set to almost triple worldwide to more than 150 million by 2050'
3 years, 7 months ago

Dementia cases 'set to almost triple worldwide to more than 150 million by 2050'

Daily Mail  

The number of people suffering from dementia around the world is set to almost triple over the next three decades. But the biggest increase is expected to be seen in North Africa and the Middle East, where cases are projected to rise by 375 per cent Dementia is a group of symptoms - like memory loss, problems thinking and feeling …

Dementia is Not a Disease: Health Experts Bust Common Myths On World Mental Health Day
4 years, 5 months ago

Dementia is Not a Disease: Health Experts Bust Common Myths On World Mental Health Day

News 18  

In her book, Vismrit – “A Journey Through Alzheimer’s”, Bina Berry offers a personal account of her family’s experience with her mother’s dementia. People look at you strangely and pitifully and want to have nothing to do with the dementia patient.” Nilanjana Maulik, National Coordinator Working Group- Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India and secretary, echoes her sentiment, “Stigma …

A fourth of Indians consider dementia ‘dangerous’
5 years, 6 months ago

A fourth of Indians consider dementia ‘dangerous’

The Hindu  

Almost a quarter of Indians surveyed said that they considered those suffering from dementia to be “dangerous” and about three-fourths opined that those with dementia are “impulsive and unpredictable,” according to a report released by Alzheimer’s Disease International, a London-based non-profit organisation. The survey by the London School of Economics was meant to gauge attitudes towards dementia among those suffering …

World's 'biggest' dementia study hopes to enlist 10,000 Tasmanians
5 years, 9 months ago

World's 'biggest' dementia study hopes to enlist 10,000 Tasmanians

ABC  

Louise Carnell did not need to think too hard about signing on to take part in what has been touted as the biggest dementia study of its kind ever undertaken. Key points: The study is seeking 10,000 Tasmanians aged over 50 The Island Study Linking Ageing and Neurodegenerative Disease project will help determine genetic and blood markers The project is …

New research finds the dementia rate for older Australians is falling
6 years ago

New research finds the dementia rate for older Australians is falling

ABC  

Dementia is on track to become Australia's biggest killer, but new research shows rates are actually declining in older Australians. Key points: The study looked at two groups of older Australians in home and long-term care It found the rate of dementia decreased in both groups An expert says it may be the first example of a decline anywhere in …

Dementia symptoms reversed in mice, human trials next after federal funding announced
6 years, 3 months ago

Dementia symptoms reversed in mice, human trials next after federal funding announced

ABC  

A promising study that reversed dementia symptoms in mice is to begin human trials in Queensland, thanks to $10 million in federal funding. Key points: Researchers found a way to fully restore function in mice brains Researchers found they can blast away "toxic plaque" using micro-bubbles and ultrasound $10 million in federal funding will allow the method to be tested …

What is dementia?
6 years, 11 months ago

What is dementia?

Daily Mail  

Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of progressive neurological disorders, that is, conditions affecting the brain. Dementia is a global concern but it is most often seen in wealthier countries, where people are likely to live into very old age. Alzheimer’s Research UK reports there are more than 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK …

Dementia on the rise in Australia with hundreds developing it every day
7 years ago

Dementia on the rise in Australia with hundreds developing it every day

ABC  

New figures show the number of people living with dementia in Australia continues to rise. The latest data from Dementia Australia indicates more than 425,000 people live with it and an estimated 250 Australians develop dementia every day. 23yo Isabelle is mum's primary carer Isabelle Burke was just 20 when her then 54-year-old mum Christine O'Brien was diagnosed with Alzheimer's …

The brutal dementia statistics that show Australia has a budget time bomb
7 years, 8 months ago

The brutal dementia statistics that show Australia has a budget time bomb

ABC  

With dementia, the statistics are brutal. This year it will cost $14 billion to fund the medical, hospital, community care and aged care to support Australians living with dementia. Expanding dementia care Most people live with dementia for five to 15 years and for most of that time they live at home, which is where most want to be. Improved …

Number of dementia sufferers set to hit 1.2 million by 2040, predict Alzheimer's experts
7 years, 8 months ago

Number of dementia sufferers set to hit 1.2 million by 2040, predict Alzheimer's experts

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Dementia costs the economy an estimated £23bn a year and campaigners are calling for the …

US dementia rates drop 24%
8 years, 4 months ago

US dementia rates drop 24%

CNN  

Story highlights Dementia rates in people over 65 fell from 11.6 percent in 2000 to 8.8 percent in 2012 Experts credit improving educational levels and better control of blood pressure, diabetes A new study finds that the prevalence of dementia has fallen sharply in recent years, most likely as a result of Americans’ rising educational levels and better heart health, …

People with dementia among the 'loneliest' in the country, Alzheimer's Australia says
8 years, 6 months ago

People with dementia among the 'loneliest' in the country, Alzheimer's Australia says

ABC  

People with dementia are among the loneliest in Australia, according to new research, and their carers also suffer many of the same issues. Alzheimer's Australia, who conducted the survey, says greater awareness and understanding of dementia is needed, and people with the condition deserve respect and dignity. Alzheimer's Australia CEO Maree McCabe said she had heard from patients for many …

'Use it or lose it' lifestyle changes could protect brain from dementia – and help 80,000 people a year
10 years, 3 months ago

'Use it or lose it' lifestyle changes could protect brain from dementia – and help 80,000 people a year

The Independent  

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Up to 80 per cent of dementia patients in aged care facilities restrained with psychotropic drugs: report
11 years ago

Up to 80 per cent of dementia patients in aged care facilities restrained with psychotropic drugs: report

ABC  

A new study produced by Alzheimer's Australia suggests up to 80 per cent of dementia patients in aged care facilities are being treated with psychotropic drugs. Lateline previously revealed that up to 6,000 elderly Australians could be dying prematurely each year because of the misuse of psychotropic drugs in aged care facilities. "It's not the aged care facility that does …

Dementia a major economic challenge for India: report
12 years, 6 months ago

Dementia a major economic challenge for India: report

The Hindu  

By the year 2015, India is expected to overtake the U.S. to become the country with the largest number of people with dementia, posing a major challenge to the economy, the Dementia India Report 2010 prepared by the Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India says. The report, to be released at a function here on Friday along with the …

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