1. Dementia in Australia
... are over the age of 65 years. ("Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of ageing," 2012) It is estimated that there are currently over 321,600 Australians living with dementia and approximately 1,700 new cases of dementia diagnosed every week. I believe these incredible statistics combined with Australia's rapidly aging population make Dementia Australia's most important health ... issue in 2013. ("Key Facts and Statistics," 2013.) The table below highlights the projected population growth & rapidly aging population facing Australia up to 2031. Table 1; "(Note: Reprinted from (Challen...
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