800,000 Australians will live with dementia by 2058. This is how we can prepare

800,000 Australians will live with dementia by 2058. This is how we can prepare

New drugs and “consumer-led” approaches to care all have the potential to change how Australia approaches dementia.

  • byMary Ward

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‘It felt like home’:Australia’s first pride cafe for people with dementia

‘It felt like home’:Australia’s first pride cafe for people with dementia

Mithrani Mahadeva has found a group of kindred spirits from the LGBTQI community,who also love to dance,at this week’s launch of Memory Lane cafe in St Kilda – a vital resource of social connection and support.

  • byMelissa Cunningham
Wally Lewis reveals CTE dementia diagnosis

Wally Lewis reveals CTE dementia diagnosis

Queensland rugby league legend Wally Lewis has revealed he is facing his toughest opponent yet – a dementia diagnosis,brought on by years of head knocks across his storied football career.

  • byCameron Atfield
The state of our health

The state of our health

What does the prevalence of 10 health conditions,including asthma,cancer,diabetes and dementia,in locations across Victoria say about the state.

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Migrants in this Melbourne suburb prospered. But long life brings new challenges

Migrants in this Melbourne suburb prospered. But long life brings new challenges

Avondale Heights has the highest rate of dementia in Victoria,but a story of longevity is hidden behind the figures. Use our new interactive to find out the state of your area’s health.

  • byAisha Dow,Henrietta Cook andCraig Butt
How high school science led to the perfect career for Eunice

How high school science led to the perfect career for Eunice

Eunice Cheng was the 2019 HSC science dux. Now she’s researching dementia and is passionate about serving others. Here are her tips for succeeding in HSC science.

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‘People dying during the process’:The push to free up Victoria’s euthanasia laws

‘People dying during the process’:The push to free up Victoria’s euthanasia laws

Monday will mark the start of the fifth year of the state’s euthanasia laws,but advocates say Victoria has fallen behind other states.

  • byMelissa Cunningham
‘Slow torture’:Readers tell how dementia experience shaped their views on voluntary assisted dying
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‘Slow torture’:Readers tell how dementia experience shaped their views on voluntary assisted dying

Dementia is the most common cause of death for Australian women and the second most common cause overall,but the nation has no provision for people living with it to choose their time of death. Our readers shared their thoughts and experiences.

  • byMichael Bachelard
Voluntary assisted dying should not be available to dementia patients
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Euthanasia

Voluntary assisted dying should not be available to dementia patients

Older Australians should not have to choose between doctor-assisted death and a reasonable standard of care.

  • byDavid Ames andJohn Obeid
Heart attack,stroke,cancer:What does the latest science say? We explain

Heart attack,stroke,cancer:What does the latest science say? We explain

World experts tackle myths and misunderstandings about common health issues in our Explainers.

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The 10 foods that could decrease your risk of dementia

The 10 foods that could decrease your risk of dementia

Why a Mediterranean diet may lower your risk of dementia by a quarter and help keep you sharp in old age.

  • byHattie Garlick