Survey shows serious shortage for aged care respite
Accessing respite as a carer of an older Australian has been revealed an almost impossible task as research shows a serious sho…
Dementia
What does a person with dementia look like?
SPONSORED STORY - For more than 425,000 Australians living with dementia symptoms, ranging from memory loss, confusion, pe…
Dementia research takes a right turn
The national and international efforts surrounding dementia research have taken a step up, following successful new stages…
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Microtown offers ‘NewDirection’ in aged care
An alternative aged care model with a focus on wellness, “revolutionary non-institutionalised schedules, services a… -
Funding for dementia continues to drive focus
Three new projects and causes have shared in more than $1.2 million in funding as part of the federal government’s … -
Better brain health just a hop, skip and some simple habits away
With the numbers of those living with dementia in Australia on the increase and researchers still working towards cur… -
Primary school program helps create dementia-friendly communities
A new intergenerational education program is helping to break through the barriers of dementia to create dementia-fr… -
Dementia courses continue to support communities
Empowering local communities, carers and individuals living with dementia is all part of a series of free courses and… -
Blood test bringing hope to those at risk of Alzheimer’s
Extensive international collaboration is behind an exciting new breakthrough into the identification of Alzheimer’s… -
Sleep apnea flagged as potential trigger for Alzheimer’s
A clinical study of patients with sleep apnea has been initiated by researchers at the University of Queensland’s Q… -
New medication guidelines put individuals before illness
The issue of unnecessary prescription of medications in older Australians living with dementia is expected to be addr… -
Demolition done as development of Australia’s first dementia village gets underway
Progress is being made on the Australian-first dementia village in Tasmania, with the announcement of the tender-winn… -
Research foundation funds dementia’s ‘best and brightest’
A number of projects are singing the praises of the Dementia Australia Research Foundation after they recently receiv… -
“Realistic” cost of dementia care in Australia released
New research by an Australian university has calculated the cost of providing health and residential care to a person… -
Training your brain can leave you less forgetful
Many people don’t realise that memory is like a muscle, it must be trained to stay strong. -
Aged care provider opens up ‘The Front Door’ project
A new dementia friendly initiative has been implemented by one aged care provider in Western Australia with the aim o… -
Big pharma calls it quits on Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s research
Criticisms are flowing from national and international peak bodies as they come to terms with the recent announcement… -
Additional NDIS support has arrived for people living with younger onset dementia
The way people living with younger onset dementia access, understand and navigate the National Disability Insurance S… -
‘Tis the season to tackle loneliness and check in with older Australians
Families and friendship groups across the nation are being urged to use the upcoming Festive Season as a time to chec… -
Funding opportunity for dementia friendly communities
Increasing inclusivity and reducing stigma are two of the driving forces behind new calls for community organisations… -
Animals warm the hearts and laps of aged care residents
The introduction of animals in aged care continues to be a growing trend across Australia with a number of aged care …
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