Carers face dementia toll but there's 'joy to be had'

Carers face dementia toll but there's 'joy to be had'

Australians caring for loved ones with dementia are paying a steep price, with a national survey exposing how the disease impacts both patients and carers.

Landmark dementia survey finds carers overwhelmed and lonely

Some Australians are not being connected to any support after receiving a dementia diagnosis and their carers say they are overwhelmed, according to a landmark new survey.

The survey that finally asked Australian families what they really need

For the first time, thousands of Australians touched by dementia have been asked what life is really like. Their answers reveal long waits for diagnosis, overwhelmed carers, and critical gaps in support. Image credit: Ground Picture / Shutterstock