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  • 2nd leading cause

    Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australia. For women, dementia is already the leading cause of death in Australia.

  • 250 diagnosed everyday

    250 Australians are diagnosed with dementia every day.

  • 56% increase in deaths

    Deaths due to Dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s disease, increased by 56% in the last decade.

  • 6.4 million to be diagnosed by 2063

    More than 6.4 million Australians will be diagnosed with dementia in the next 40 years, without a significant medical breakthrough.

  • 480,000

    Australians currently living with dementia.

  • 89,060

    Australians received a dementia diagnosis in 2023

 FAQs

  • Throughout the years, this organisation has played a pivotal role in advancing Alzheimer’s research.

    It has transitioned from providing some initial funding for Alzheimer’s research conducted by others, to actively conducting Alzheimer’s research in state-of-the-art facilities whilst collaborating broadly to deliver the best possible impact.

    A medical research institute specialising in Alzheimer’s and related dementias, we are driven by a deep commitment to changing the future of Alzheimer’s disease.

  • Located in the Ralph and Patricia Sarich Neuroscience Research Institute building (SNRI), Alzheimer’s Research Australia takes pride in its world-class facilities that attract top-tier Alzheimer’s researchers.

    As one of five organisations housed on over four levels in an 8,900sqm building, our facility has state-of-the-art laboratories housing advanced equipment, enabling our researchers to embark on cutting-edge research into Alzheimer’s disease.

    You can find out more here https://alzheimersresearch.org.au/about-us/our-facilities/

  • Understanding Alzheimer’s
    Our research helps to unravel the complex interplay of factors contributing to how and why the disease develops.

    Prevention
    A focus on prevention offers hope for future generations.

    Diagnostics
    Simple and accurate diagnostic tools will improve outcomes and transform the field of research and treatment.

    Treatment
    Effective treatments have the potential to halt or delay a decline in memory and thinking.