Forward with Dementia Australia
Have you or someone you know recently been diagnosed with dementia?
This site provides information to help you navigate the first year after a dementia diagnosis, with guidance and support information relevant for Australia.
Concerned you may have dementia? Visit our sister site, Facing Dementia Together:
About Forward with Dementia
This website gives you answers after a dementia diagnosis.
Forward with Dementia is an international collaboration between researchers, healthcare professionals, people living with dementia, and their carers. It provides information to help you navigate the first year after a diagnosis, as well as stories and practical tips to move forward with dementia.
News and stories
From the community
Hear from people living with dementia, and stay across what’s new in research and care.
News
Welcome to the new look, updated Forward with Dementia website
Professor Henry Brodaty, Associate Professor Samantha Loi and Dr Meredith Gresham
News
Update on anti-amyloid therapies
By Associate Professor Samatha Loi, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist Royal Melbourne Hospital
Stories
Luke and Lisa’s story: Maintaining a sense of family
By the time she received a formal diagnosis in 2020, our family’s life plan was already “scrambled” – I didn’t know what to expect or where to go for help.
Stories
Carer turned dementia advocate – Val Fell
Val continues to lead a local carers support group and is greatly valued for her empathy, willingness to help, and expert knowledge of the aged care system.
Stories
Chris and Craig’s story: understanding behaviour, preparing for the future
Hi, I’m Chris and I am the carer for my husband Craig, who has behavioural variant Frontotemporal Dementia (bvFTD).