Understanding Dementia and Memory Loss

  • About dementia

    The information in this section defines dementia, describes the symptoms and causes of dementia and explains the difference between normal memory problems and dementia.

  • Am I at risk?

    Information about the early signs and symptoms of dementia, the role of heredity in dementia, managing the risk factors and advice on reducing the risk of developing dementia. 

  • How can I find out more

    What are some of the things to look out for, what are some of the tests used for diagnosing dementia and how do you go about telling someone they have dementia...all these questions and more are answered in this section.

  • How is dementia treated

    Information about some of the drug treatments currently used in the treatment of dementia.

  • Help Sheets

    Help Sheets provide advice, common sense approaches and practical strategies on the issues most commonly raised about dementia.

  • Cultural diversity

    Alzheimer's Australia is committed to ensuring that the needs of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are met in all aspects of service provision, information, support and education.

  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander groups

    Alzheimer's Australia is committed to ensuring that the needs of people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are met in all aspects of service provision, information, support and education.

  • Information in other languages

  • Consumer resources

    Alzheimer’s Australia offers a range of resources which may assist in understanding the many aspects of living with dementia.
    Our consumer resources are for everyone and include; Help Sheets, books, videos, DVDs, useful websites, identity, early stage and companion cards, plus much more.

  • Statistics

    Summary of dementia statistics in Australia.

  • FAQ

    Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Dementia are provided under FAQs about Dementia.