Dementia Australia has called on Members of Parliament to deliver psychosocial support Dementia Australia has called on Members of Parliament to deliver widespread access to psychosocial services due to the limited...
Could Micro Towns be the future of dementia care? How one Australian residential aged care community is caring for its residents
The number of Australians with dementia is expected to double by 2058 A health report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare highlighted concerning trends about the number of...
Consumers Dementia Health and Wellbeing Free Fitbit for eligible older Australians Researchers at two Australian universities are seeking eligible study participants aged 65 years and older.
Consumers Dementia Why you may be asked to ‘draw a clock’ at the hospital What can health professionals learn from the clock-drawing test?
Consumers Industry Dementia Older Australians face a growing concern: do you know enough? The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has recently released data indicating that Australia needs to learn more...
Dementia Positive Ageing Research How everyday Australians are making a difference in dementia research How does exercising raise funds for dementia research?
Consumers Dementia Positive Ageing Could your neighbourhood increase the risk of dementia? The impact of visiting your local park could be greater than you think
Consumers Dementia ‘Traffic-related’ risk is listed as a leading factor for dementia onset There are genetic and modifiable factors that make people vulnerable to developing dementia, but researchers have...
Consumers Dementia Products What does technology have to do with Alzheimer’s disease? How could technology reduce cognitive decline in older Australians?
Consumers Dementia Research New link between Alzheimer’s disease and spatial awareness issues Researchers suggest there could be a link between Alzheimer’s disease and poor spatial awareness.
Consumers Dementia Research Possible new cause of Alzheimer’s disease Researchers have found a possible new cause of Alzheimer’s disease.
Consumers Dementia Research New 3D-printed brain tissue could change everything Scientists have created 3D-printed brain tissue that could impact future understanding of conditions such as...
Industry Advice Dementia How to help people with dementia eat at home Looking to make mealtime easier? Look no further than some top tips from care experts.
Consumers Culture Awareness Dementia How culture may impact behaviours of people with dementia Researchers suggest that there could different behaviours exhibited by people with dementia, depending if they are...
Consumers Caring & Carers Dementia Dementia doulas are coming to WA Looking after someone with dementia means adapting to their changing needs. Dementia doulas can assist with the...
Industry Dementia Research Australian researchers hope to answer the age-related trillion-dollar question Hearing loss is considered a vital priority in addressing global rates of dementia.
Consumers Dementia A scan may indicate your risk of dementia five to 10 years before symptoms develop A new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, detailed...
Consumers Dementia Positive Ageing How a daily multivitamin dose may reduce the risk of dementia As one ages, it’s a good idea to keep as healthy and active as possible. While many of us are familiar with the...
Advice Dementia Preparing for Christmas with dementia Preparation for the holidays can be stressful and tiring even under the best of circumstances. For families and...
Consumers Dementia Sleeping less can increase the risk of dementia by 27 percent Are you getting enough sleep?