Digging Deeper | The prevalence, prevention and psychiatry of dementia

So much so, that he was awarded an Order of Australia in the King’s Birthday Honours last year for his work in psychiatry in the community.

Dr Ravi discusses what dementia is, what we do and don’t know about what causes it, some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the disease and why it’s become so prevalent in the past few decades.

Listen below to hear what he had to say.

For more information on how to best support those with dementia, visit the Dementia Australia website and the Dementia Support Australia website.

To read more about the dementia awareness survey Dr Ravi referenced from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, click here.

For more information about the GV Health Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service, click here.