Published on 13 September 2025
‘Dementia doesn’t just impact the person living with the condition and their immediate carers; it also impacts their friends, family and wider social network. Friends and family often drop away, not knowing how to interact with them once they have a diagnosis. This leads to social isolation and loneliness and can further drive stigma and discrimination. With an estimated 433,300 Australians living with dementia and 1.7 million people involved in their care, chances are you know someone who is impacted by dementia.’ – Dementia Australia
It’s Dementia Action Week from 15 to 21 September, challenging us all to reach out and reconnect with someone impacted by dementia. We’ve picked 5 recent books that help to explain dementia and provide valuable advice.
Explore more of our books on dementia. And remember nobody can do it alone.