Tag: dementia

• Why are so Many People Getting Dementia?

  On 10 October 2026, an article, A dementia diagnosis has long been a death sentence. But are things about to change?, was published on the Good Weekend of the Sydney Morning Herald that suggested that changes in dementia treatment was going to change the devastating impact of dementia as a result of earlier diagnosis and better treatment plans.

  However, an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.

  The mortality rate of dementia has been growing exponentially since 1980. The prevalence and the number of years living with dementia has also increased significantly.

  That is the bad news. The good news is that the debilitating condition can be significantly prevented by lifestyle choices, particularly with diet. Dementia usually has it causes decades before any symptoms are recognised. Optimally, steps to prevent this debilitating condition should start today.

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  19 October 2026