Dementia projections a particular worry for communities

A leading advocacy organisation in the fight against Alzheimer's says one in five people being diagnosed with the disease in Australia comes from a multicultural background. And the organisation says that brings added difficulties for their communities as a new report projects Alzheimer's is set to cost Australia tens of billions of dollars annually in 40 years.

People with low blood pressure who tend to feel dizzy after they stand up too fast may face a greater risk of getting dementia. Source: Getty Images