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Loneliness Linked to a Higher Risk of Dementia

Loneliness Linked to a Higher Risk of Dementia

One in four Australian adults are lonely1.  Loneliness is a feeling of distress we experience when our social relations are not the way we would like. It has been linked to poor mental health, and an increased risk for physical health conditions comparable to...

Meet Ron Sinclair

Meet Ron Sinclair

Ron has been involved in advocating for Australians impacted by dementia for over 20 years.  He was the inaugural chair of the first national consumer advisory committee, and the consumer dementia research network established in 2010. Both Ron’s parents passed away...

Alzheimer’s WA

Alzheimer’s WA

Alzheimer’s WA advocates, educates, supports and engages people living with all types of dementia. As the dementia experts, Alzheimer’s WA works with those living with dementia and the organisations that care and support them, to have the greatest beneficial impact on...