The Australian Dementia Collaborative Research Centre identifies current research being undertaken across the country.

Their goals are to:

• further the prevention and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias,
• enhance awareness of dementia in the community and amongst health professionals,
• improve assessment and care for people with dementia and their families,
• optimise assistance for carers,
• improve nursing home care and
• enhance palliative care for people with dementia

A current project entitled “Trial of a community model of care for people throughout the progression of dementia” will try to provide evidence-based guidelines for the recognition, assessment and management of people with dementia.