The Hospital Research Foundation Group Impact Report - Flipbook - Page 34
DEMENTIA
Improving care
for dementia
Dementia is the second highest cause of
death of Australians, behind heart disease.
It is also a heartbreaking disease to watch someone
go through. With your help, we continue to fight for
treatments, prevention and better care for people
with dementia and their families.
YOUR IMPACT IN 2023:
Redeveloping the Whittaker Ward at
Noarlunga Hospital to cater for the needs
of people with dementia
Implementing a new ‘take charge’ program
for people newly diagnosed with dementia
Helping older people reduce their risk
of dementia through sleep, diet and
physical activity
Evaluating ways to prevent and manage
challenging behaviours in hospital settings
Investigating whether a common heart
disorder can cause dementia
DID YOU KNOW?
50% of people are never
formally diagnosed with
dementia?
However, early diagnosis can
really make a difference. You don’t
have to lose independence, there
are simple ways to better manage
dementia to ensure you or your
loved one continues doing the
things they love.
Developing a rehabilitative intervention
for people experiencing delirium.
Central, Northern
& Southern Adelaide
Local Health Networks
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