Dementia is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects over 400,000 Australians, with that number expected to rise to nearly 1.6 million by 2050. It is not a single disease but a term used to describe a range of conditions that impact memory, thinking, behaviour, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Dementia does…
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Community invited to help shape therapies pilot
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