Frequently asked questions are listed below. Click on a question to see the answer. If none of these help, contact us to email a question or phone the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.

I am worried about my memory. What should I do?

I think my loved one has dementia. How do I convince her to see our Doctor?

What can Alzheimer's Australia do to help me?

I have difficulty with the English language. Do you have information that can help me?

Can I reduce my risk of getting dementia?

What is some of the latest research in Alzheimer's disease?

I have a young child who wants to know what is happening to their grandparent. How do I handle this?

I'd like to learn more about how to care for my loved one with dementia. Do you offer a course I can attend?

What treatment is available? Is there a cure for dementia?

Should I tell the person with dementia about the diagnosis?

Does memory change mean Alzheimer's disease?

Is Alzheimer's disease inherited from a parent?

What information is available to someone who is just diagnosed with dementia?

Is there a carer's pension, and how do I apply for it?

What is the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia?

What should we do with regard to finances when a diagnosis is made?

Who can assist with behavioural problems?

How can I get help when exhausted from caring for my partner?

How do I get someone into a residential care facility?

What is Alzheimer's disease?

What is dementia?

How can I stop the person I care for from wandering?

Should a person with dementia continue to drive?