The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released the updated Dementia in Australia report. The report provides the latest statistics on dementia and its impacts on the community, including mortality, hospitalisations and prescriptions under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), and aged care assessments.
Dementia continues to be a significant and growing health and aged care issue in Australia that has a substantial impact on the health and quality of life of people with the condition, as well as for their family and friends.
To learn more, visit the AIHW website.
National Dementia Data Improvement Plan 2023-2033
The AIHW also released the National Dementia Data Improvement Plan 2023-2033 today. It aims to improve dementia data across all settings from community to residential aged care and hospital environments.
The plan provides a 10-year roadmap to monitor dementia and improve the evidence base for effective policy development and service provision and planning.
To learn more, visit the AIHW website.
