New dementia research centre launched

A new research centre for dementia will drive better care, says the federal minister for aged care. Source: AAP

FEDERAL Minister for Ageing Mark Butler has launched a new research centre for improving dementia care services, saying with one million Australians expected to suffer from the disease by 2050 it is "one of the greatest health challenges we've ever faced".

The $25 million National Health and Medical Research Council Partnership Centre is a collaboration between the government, Alzheimer's Australia and non-government aged care groups in NSW, Western Australia and South Australia.

Canberra has devoted just under $21 million to the project, which will operate out of different locations across Australia, with Mr Butler saying "we want to make sure the world's best research informs the world's best care and support".

"Together the team will undertake essential work that will help to improve the planning of aged care services, responsible medication management, quality use of medicines and the development of new models of respite care," Mr Butler said in a statement.

"The government is investing in this centre to help people living with cognitive decline remain in the community living productive lives for as long as possible, and for those who are unable to do so it will also improve their experience of living in residential aged care facilities."

Alzheimer's Australia chief Glenn Rees said the centre would drive changes by "making sure that research results in real changes in practice".

"Dementia is a major global health issue, and we are a long way from where we need to be in the development of new treatments and improving the quality of dementia care," Mr Rees said in a statement.

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