Moving Pictures showcase diverse community dementia support
Improving the understanding of dementia and access to care for people in Chinese, Indian and Arab communities is the focus of a...
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Substitute emotional support animals bring love and joy
SPONSORED STORY - During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, older people experienced social isolation and loneliness on a...
World-first study into MedWalk Diet effectiveness on preventing dementia
Researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) believe that the Mediterranean Diet can stave off dementia, as this...
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Dementia Australia launches new 'micro-lessons' app for home care workers
Peak body for dementia, Dementia Australia, launched a new mobile app for home support and community care workers that... -
COVID-19 pandemic anniversary: Reflecting on the impact on people with dementia
Today, 11 March, is the anniversary of the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic. The... -
Nearly $1 mil in grants to be shared among 12 dementia research projects
A research project that will develop culturally appropriate assessments for people living with dementia in the Torres... -
New research funded in a race towards dementia prevention
The Dementia Australia Research Foundation (DARF), a research arm of Dementia Australia, and the Race Against Dementia... -
Extra $44 million for dementia initiatives
The Federal Government announced an extra $44 million to extend national dementia programs covering training, support,... -
MemBo simplifies life with technology for people with dementia
SPONSORED STORY - Managing important information such as appointment times, daily activities and general communications... -
Commission unveils COVID-19 recommendations for immediate action
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety released a special report identifying six recommendations for the... -
Dementia Action Week highlights the discrimination of people living with dementia
Dementia Action Week 2020, running from 21-27 September, aims to put a spotlight on the struggles and discrimination... -
A way forward in dementia care
SPONSORED STORY - When Korongee Village in Tasmania opens its doors in July 2020, it will mark the beginning of a new... -
Silver Memories radio service launches app
A 24/7 nostalgia radio service, Silver Memories, has launched an app for iPads and Android tablets to provide... -
People with dementia and the coronavirus
Protecting people with dementia from the coronavirus will be difficult and there will be a number of challenges around... -
Grants awarded to multiple dementia research projects
The Dementia Australia Research Foundation, the research arm of peak body for dementia, Dementia Australia, has... -
Dementia and Aged Care Roadmap up for public feedback
The Federal Government has just released a draft Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission Roadmap for public consultation. -
Nearly a third of Advance Care Directives are invalid
A nationwide study from Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA), a national program empowering consumers to prepare for... -
VR workshop educates aged care workers in mealtimes for people with dementia
National peak body, Dementia Australia, has launched a new workshop through its Centre for Dementia Learning, utilising... -
New cookbook raises funds for dementia bus
Not-for-profit Perth based organisation, Community Vision, has launched its newest recipe book to raise money for the... -
Grand Gamers hitting mental high scores!
A unique study from the University of New England encouraging residents to participate in video games to re-engage their... -
Provider releases resource guide during Dementia Awareness Month
For Dementia Awareness Month, running throughout September, in home service provider, Home Instead Senior Care, has... -
Dementia Action Week asks, do you discriminate against people with dementia?
Dementia Action Week kicks off today, running from 16-22 September, and is challenging Australians perceptions around...
