The Search for a Missing Woman with Dementia Highlights Systemic Gaps in Care The disappearance of Elizabeth McGrath, a 77 year old woman living with dementia, has sent shockwaves through Sydney's north west community.
As police scramble to locate her, it's impossible not to wonder how such incidents continue to occur with alarming frequency.
The Unseen Crisis Dementia is one of Australia's fastest growing health concerns, with over 472,000 people living with the condition. Despite its prevalence, the country's response has been woefully inadequate.