How could we better look after those with dementia?

Dementia is the second leading cause of death of all Australians, with more than 400,000 people currently living with the disease in 2024.

It can be a horrendous thing to watch a loved one go through, with the impact of the disease on both the individual and those who love them immense. 

Exploring this experience forms the core element of independent movie maker Jonathan De Jong's latest project, Human Forever. 

In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour-Gatt sits down with Jonathon to hear about the documentary, which tells the gripping story of 24-year-old Teun, who resides in the closed ward of a nursing home alongside people with dementia – seeking answers about life, ageing, and the uncharted territories of the future.

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