Ten months ago, I found myself thrown into the world of aged care. It was like going over a cliff.

Australia is facing a dementia crisis of huge proportions, with the condition soon to be the nation’s leading cause of death amid an under-resourced health system, experts have warned.

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Rather than assuming that relatives of older people will step up to fill systemic gaps in health care, communities need research and policies that align with families’ existing routines.

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