State Member for Wallsend, Ms Sonia Hornery MP, will this week move a Notice of Motion asking the NSW Government to do more to help Alzheimer’s Australia and people affected by dementia.
Right now there are approximately 413,000 Australians living with dementia and 291,000 people providing care either in the community or in cared accommodation.
In 2056, the number of Australians living with dementia is expected to be 1,100,000 and their carers could number 776,000.
Alzheimer’s Australia does an incredible job in providing services to those affected by dementia, their families and carers.
The Notice of Motion notes that this year, dementia is estimated to cost the economy more than $14 billion.
Quotes attributable to Member for Wallsend, Sonia Hornery
“The numbers are staggering, in the Hunter alone we have more than 23,850 people who are suffering from dementia and more than 413,000 across the country.”
“Without a breakthrough or a cure, that number is expected to increase to more than 1,100,000 with more than 53,550 in the Hunter.”
“This year alone, dementia is estimated to cost the economy more than $14 billion and this is projected to be $36.85 billion a year by 2056.”
“As a community, we must continue to invest in dementia research and dementia risk reduction programs, as well as working to improve the lives of people living with dementia.”
“Alzheimer’s Australia does an incredible job in providing services to those affected by dementia, their families and carers.”
“I urge the Government to continue to look at ways to further fund dementia services and research in the Wallsend electorate.”