21/09/2026
21–27 SEPTEMBER - DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK
It’s time to talk about dementia.
Almost half a million Australians are living with dementia today and over 1.7 million people are involved in their care.
But we don’t talk about it enough, It can feel too hard to raise. We worry about saying the wrong thing. And it’s often wrongly seen as just a part of getting older.
But silence has a cost - delayed diagnoses and treatment, carers who feel isolated, and people who never learn that help is here.
When we talk about dementia, we can:
🫱🏻🫲🏻Improve support and services for Australians.
👍🏼Improve understanding of dementia.
🫶🏼Reduce stigma and discrimination.
This Dementia Action Week, take the time to start a conversation, check in on someone you care about, or simply show a little extra patience and kindness. Remember you never know what people are going through.
For questions about your health or medications, your local pharmacy can also be a helpful place to start. 💜
📍 Visit the friendly team at Life Pharmacy Orange at The Village for your everyday health and wellbeing needs.
