For more time with them
For more time with them
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Behind every dementia diagnosis is a person, a life, a story. The Florey is dedicated to preserving these stories, one groundbreaking discovery at a time.
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Annemarie's story
Annemarie’s husband John was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 61.
John had been forgetting to complete everyday tasks, such as organising household finances and driving a car, and was struggling at work. It took many tests over 7 months for John to be diagnosed. Annemarie decided to leave her fulfilling career to take care of John full time.
“There are times where I just feel like cracking and crying and I can’t do this anymore, but then the next day is a good day and he remembers who I am and he can tell me he loves me.”
Annemarie is hopeful that with medical research, those with symptoms of dementia can get the answers and treatment they need sooner.
“Having been around The Florey and spoken with people and seeing what is being done, there’s a lot of hope for what could be done.”
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The path to hope
Dementia Mission Lead at The Florey, Professor Scott Ayton, believes we’re on track to transform dementia for the next generation.
In his article The tide is turning in the fight against dementia, he writes of the hope that improved diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and the advent of current and future dementia treatments brings.
“As a dementia researcher – and as the child of someone living with this disease – I share the desperation for a glimmer of hope. There’s an urgent need to do better.”
Together we will change the reality of dementia
Dementia is debilitating, taking one’s identity, sense of self and context. It affects more than just the individuals diagnosed; it impacts families, caregivers and the healthcare system as a whole.
Dementia is expected to soon overtake heart disease as the number one killer of Australians* and cases are projected to almost double by 2054**.
It’s not just memory loss
Dr Abdel Beladi’s fascination with the brain began early in life, when he first wondered how and where our memories are stored. Today he researches Alzheimer’s disease at The Florey.
After Dr Belaidi’s father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he was motivated to research treatments that improve quality of life for dementia patients.
“Because I am a scientist, I could accept that a disease was a part of life and treatments are available. But I think the confronting part was seeing my father in person and the impact the disease had on him.”
A future without dementia
A future without dementia is a remarkable story to tell. But we can’t do this alone; we need your support. Join us on our mission to find treatments that change the course of the dementia, not just the symptoms.
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Source information: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Dementia soon to be Australia’s biggest killer; Dementia Australia, Dementia facts and figures
