#136 Rethinking Dementia Care in Australia

Dementia is often misunderstood as a normal part of ageing, but the reality is much deeper. In this powerful conversation with Tanya Buchanan from Dementia Australia, we explore dementia as a chronic condition that can affect people across the life course, including young adults and children. This episode looks at the real challenges faced by people living with dementia, their families, carers, and communities. We discuss young-onset dementia, childhood dementia, brain health, early diagnosis, stigma, discrimination, NDIS, aged care, dementia-friendly communities, workplace adjustments, and why Australia needs better dementia navigation and training across health, aged care, disability, first responders, and community services. Tanya also explains why people do not stop being smart because they receive a dementia diagnosis. They are still the same person, and they deserve care, dignity, support, connection, and environments that help them live well for as long as possible. Watch the full conversation to understand why dementia is not just an aged care issue. It is a health, family, workplace, community, and human issue. --------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601