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Join me and support people living with dementia.

Watching my Mum slip away on her journey with dementia was heartbreaking.

Please make a donation to support the work of Dementia Australia to provide vital support services for people living with dementia, their families and carers. These services include counselling, support groups, education and training.

Australian statistics

• Dementia is the second leading cause of death of all Australians and provisional data is showing that dementia will likely soon be the leading cause of death.
• Dementia is the leading cause of death for women.
• In 2023, it is estimated there are more than 400,000 Australians living with dementia. Without a medical breakthrough, the number of people with dementia is expected to increase to more than 800,000 by 2058.
• In 2023, it is estimated there are more than 28,650 people with younger onset dementia, expected to rise to more than 42,400 people by 2058. This can include people in their 30s, 40s and 50s.
• In 2023, it is estimated that more than 1.5 million people in Australia are involved in the care of someone living with dementia.
• 2 in 3 people with dementia are thought to be living in the community.
• More than two-thirds (68.1%) of aged care residents have moderate to severe cognitive impairment.

Thank you for your support.