What is Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer’s disease affects people in different ways. The disease is slowly progressive from onset. Symptoms include memory loss, confusion, disorientation, and poor judgement.
» Watch an animation about Alzheimer’s disease.

Memory loss and dementia

Memory loss is where a person experiences an abnormal level of forgetfulness and inability to recall past events in their life. Dementia affects about 160,000 Australians. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia.
» Read more about dementia.

Supporting carers of people with dementia

As an individual’s dementia worsens, he or she will need more care and assistance. Consequently, many people with dementia live in professional aged care facilities. If you are caring for someone with dementia, you may find these tips useful.
» Read more information for carers of dementia patients.