Living with Dementia

SATURDAY is today’s talking point: Royce Simmons refuses to let dementia define him

Aug 18 2025 Updated 4 hours ago

Ian Horswill

1 min read

Diagnosed in 2021, league legend Royce Simmons OAM is showing that with grit, purpose and the right mindset, you can keep pushing back against dementia.

“Keeping busy is key to delaying it – keep your mind and body active,” he said.

Royce’s Big Walk for 2025 finishes in Mudgee, 261km northwest of Sydney's CBD, on Friday, 22 August, in time for the NRL match between his beloved Panthers against current table toppers Canberra Raiders.

For his no-nonsense interview in our special issue of SATURDAY on dementia, click here.

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Government Policy

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The Daily RESOURCE

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