Don't Let the Old Man in
Key Facts:
- Dementia caused 19,019 deaths in Australia in 2025, 10.1% of all registered deaths and the first time above 10% (ABS, 27 October 2026).
- Dementia has been Australia's leading cause of death since 2024; women account for 61% of dementia deaths.
- In men, early Alzheimer's often shows up as poor planning, judgement and irritability rather than memory loss.
- Midlife risk factors men can act on include blood pressure, hearing loss, alcohol and inactivity.
- Pod O'Sullivan and Dr Helena Popovic are
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