Memory Nurture

More than 433,000 Australians are currently living with dementia, and around 1.7 million family members and friends are involved in their care. As Australia's population ages, these numbers are expected to grow significantly in the coming decades. Last night SBS INSIGHT aired an episode discussing dementia and the impact it has on Australians. You can watch it back on SBS Demand.

Younger-onset dementia patients (those under the age of 65) can access NDIS funding to support their care for the rest of their lives. But it can take months for families to receive assessments or care.

"I would be doing about 15 hours administrative work a week," Luke told Insight.

"But it was the begging and pleading I had to go to."

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Or watch Insight episode Dealing with Dementia Tuesday 2 June at 8.30PM on SBS or SBS On Demand.

Did you know dementia is now the leading cause of death for Australian women ,yet awareness of the risk factors remains surprisingly low.

New research highlighted by the ABC shows that almost half of dementia cases may be preventable or delayed by addressing lifestyle and health factors such as:
🧠 Physical inactivity
🩺 High blood pressure and diabetes
😴 Poor sleep
👂 Hearing loss
💙 Social isolation and depression

While ageing and genetics play a role, there are also many things we can do to support brain health throughout life. Small, consistent changes can make a difference.

At Memory Nurture, we believe education, connection, movement, meaningful activities and supportive environments all play important roles in living well and supporting cognitive health.

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