Why is it harder for some Australians to seek help for dementia?

The number of people living with dementia is rising

at present, in Australia there are more than 425,000 people are living with dementia Source: AAP

The number of people living with dementia in Australia is rising, with an estimated 250 people developing the disease each day. The right support can make a life-changing difference to those who are diagnosed and their carers - but some families and carers have been reluctant to reach out.



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