In Australia, almost half a million people now live with dementia. Without a medical breakthrough, this number is expected to double over the next 30 years.
An estimated 1.7 million people in Australia are involved in the care of someone living with dementia.
With around two-thirds of people living with dementia residing in the community, businesses have an opportunity to support their inclusion and independence by ensuring their services are accessible and dementia-friendly.
How do I become a dementia-friendly business?
To learn more about becoming a dementia-friendly business, visit ‘become a dementia friend’.
Visit Dementia Australia for additional business advice and guidelines. Their comprehensive toolkit will take you through the process of welcoming people with dementia as customers to your business.