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Dementia research

It is estimated that around 200,000 people currently have dementia, and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's Dementia in Australia: national data analysis and development report, released earlier this year, estimated that this will increase to almost 465,000 in the next 25 years. Research into dementia is therefore critical.

There are a number of measures relating to dementia research, including drawing together existing research and making it more accessible:

Dementia Research Mapping Project
Dementia Research Grants Program
Dementia Collaborative Research Centres
National Dementia Research Forum
National Dementia Network

Dementia has also become the focus of research by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO):

Links to resources that might be useful for those interested in more information on dementia can be found here.

Dementia Research Mapping Project

The final report of the Dementia Research Mapping Project provides a comprehensive summary and catalogue of the current body of national and international research regarding dementia. It also identifies gaps that currently exist in the knowledge base and outlines areas for future research. Download

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Dementia Research Grants Program

More information on the Dementia Research Grants Program can be found here.

Dementia Collaborative Research Centres

Three centres have been established which aim to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their carers through research involving key Australian ageing and dementia researchers, service providers and consumers. More information on the centres can be found at www.dementia.unsw.edu.au.

National Dementia Research Forum

The forum was held in Sydney on 17 and 18 September 2007, and showcased the work of the Dementia Collaborative Research Centres, provided updates on the latest research in diagnosis, treatment and management, and provided a platform for new researchers to gain skills, develop their ideas and learn from each other and the experts. Further information is on the website.

National Dementia Network

The National Dementia Network aims to ensure that stakeholders remain informed about current projects that are being implemented and keeps members informed of relevant upcoming events. The latest Network Update can be seen here. To join the Network, please send details to dementia@health.gov.au.

Dementia in Australia: national data analysis and development

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's Dementia in Australia: national data analysis and development report draws on a wide range of data sources to present a profile of the Australian population with dementia, and discuss the characteristics and experiences of those caring for them. The report investigates current and projected prevalence and incidence of dementia, use of health and care services by those with dementia, and presents a new methodology for calculating expenditure on services associated with dementia. The report also describes the sorts of data items recommended to improve the collection of dementia data. The report can be viewed here.

Dementia links

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