IN 2025 an estimated 141,800 people are living with dementia in NSW and without a significant intervention, this is expected to increase to an estimated 252,800 by 2054.
That’s why Dementia Australia is leading a call for a national conversation on dementia and brain health to raise community awareness of dementia, combined with more targeted and effective supports for people impacted by dementia. Taking this dual approach will ensure we are working towards reducing the impact of all forms of dementia.
Dementia Australia is 24-hours a day, seven-days a week, 365-days a year.
If you or a loved one has a diagnosis of dementia, or mild cognitive impairment, or you’re concerned about changes to your cognition or that of a loved one, contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.
Professor Tanya Buchanan, Dementia Australia CE