Settlement Guide: Dementia for Migrants

Dementia is not a normal part of ageing and yet Alzheimer's Australia predicts by mid-century almost a million people will be living with the illness. Patients from CALD backgrounds face additional challenges in getting an early diagnosis and care support which meets their needs. Carers and health experts advocate a cultural approach to dementia care.

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