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Courier

BY MEG RAYNER

CARERS are being urged to take a personalised approach when dealing with dementia clients.
At a seminar for carers in Ballarat last week, Alzheimer's Australia education specialist John Price said it wimportant to build community awareness about the disease, which is on the rise.

"There will be a 400 per cent rise in the number of dementia cases by 2050," he said.

"It's very different for people, say, with heart disease who can take a tablet every day. People with dementia need carers.

"It's all about improving understanding to give them a better quality of life."

The Dementia Revisited seminar was held at the Queen Elizabeth Centre on Thursday afternoon and attracted about 20 carers to listen to Mr Price speak.

Dementia Awareness Week featured a number of events around the state.

Alzheimer's Australia chief executive officer Lynette Moore said it was important Victorians took the time to learn about this chronic health condition.

"While there is currently no cure for dementia, scientific research shows that it may be possible to reduce your risk of developing dementia or delay the onset," she said.