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The risk of dementia increases with age, although dementia is not a natural part of ageing. As a result of the growth of its ageing population, Australia reflects the worldwide increase in dementia. Today, authorities estimate that some 200,000 Australians have dementia, with 1000 new Australian dementia diagnoses each week - that translates to 5 new Jewish cases a week.
For some years, Montefiore has had an integrated strategy to address the growing demand for dementia-specific accommodation and care.
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Building additional dementia-specific accommodation at Hunters Hill and Randwick campuses.
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Upgrading our existing Special Care facilities for Residents with dementia at Hunters Hill.
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A commitment to research, education and staff training
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By 2051, the number of people over 55 is expected to increase by 113% from 5 million to 10.7 million
The need for aged care will double as the number of people over 70 doubles in the next 20 years
It is estimated that 200,000 Australians have dementia in 2007
It is expected that 465,000 people will have dementia by 2031
Between 2000 – 2050, the number of people with dementia in Australia is expected to increase by 327%, unless there is a research breakthrough.
By 2050 it is projected that 730,000 people will have dementia, unless there is a research breakthrough
Dementia is the most significant neurological disorder experienced by those over 80 Within 10 years
After the age of 65, the likelihood of living with dementia doubles every five years and affects 24% of those aged 85 and over
Dementia ranks as the 4th leading cause of death among the population aged 65 years and over
Dementia is a major determining factor in precipitating entry into residential aged care. At least 60% of people in high care facilities and 30% of people in low care facilities have dementia. Many more have an obvious cognitive impairment (90% in high care, 54% in low care)
At Montefiore, more than 50% of our Residents have dementia or some form of cognitive impairment.
Dementia affects the lives of nearly a million Australians who are involved in caring for someone with dementia.
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