Talk:What can you do to prevent dementia-related illness?

Dementia isn't a single disease, but rather a range of conditions that cause a loss of mental functioning that gets worse over time.

There are many different forms, but the most common dementia is Alzheimer's disease. There are big overlaps in symptoms between each type.

Commonly, dementia can result in memory loss and confusion, reduced skills in planning, reasoning, language and communication, as well as personality and behaviour changes.

Almost one in 10 Australians aged over 65 have dementia, but by 85, it's one in three.

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