Dementia
Policy report
Our solution: quality care for people living with dementia
This communique was ratified by a diverse representation of people living with dementia, families and carers, at a national Consumer Summit on 26 June 2019.
Strategy
Strategic roadmap for dementia research and translation
This revision of the 2017 Strategic Roadmap for Dementia Research and Translation takes advantage of emerging strengths and new knowledge to deliver greater focus to, and impact from, the Australian dementia research effort.
Report
Respite in New Zealand: we must do better
This report documents the significant problems facing the respite care system in New Zealand, many parts of which are broken and need fixing.
Briefing paper
Dementia in Australia: nature, prevalence and care
This paper provides a high-level introduction to dementia, including its nature, prevalence in Australia, and research about how to best care for people living with dementia.
Report
This is our story: a qualitative research report on living with dementia
This report has been prepared to tell the story of the diverse lives and experience of forty-nine New Zealanders living with dementia. Issues addressed include diagnosis, valuing independence, the availability or otherwise of assistance, and the role of care partners.