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Dementia prescriptions jump by 46% over the past decade

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The number of dementia medications prescribed to Australians has jumped by nearly 50% over the last decade. A new report highlights the diverse issues people with dementia face. But experts say more needs to be done to better prepare for the country's aging population.
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