Dementia

Lecanemab approved by TGA

A new treatment for early to mild Alzheimer’s disease has been registered with Australia’s pharmaceutical regulator in a major development…

Australians behind brain health breakthroughs

Australian scientists are on the brink of massive breakthroughs in brain health. New treatments, early screening, and even a potential…

Specialist dementia care success in Qld

Anglicare Southern Queensland's Abri Residential Aged Care Home in Southport only opened it's specialist dementia unit in May of this…

Dementia rates 5x higher for First Nations people

Studies have consistently found that dementia is three to five times more prevalent with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people…

‘Think Again’: Challenging dementia misconceptions

Media giants News.com.au and The Australia have joined forces to tackle misconceptions about dementia head on, sharing personal stories and…

Antipsychotic use twice as high in residents with dementia

Researchers from Macquarie University have revealed that psychotropic medications are prescribed to aged care residents with dementia at twice the…

Dementia now number-one killer

Dementia has become the leading cause of death in Australia and more than one million people are expected to be living…

For migrants, dementia can mean losing a whole language

You may have lived in Australia for most of your adult life, speaking English every day. But if you acquired…

‘Brain cleaning’ lowers risk of dementia

Disrupted sleep may hinder your brain's waste disposal system and slow the clearance of waste products or toxins from the…

How bowel inflammation is linked to dementia

A new study has built on previous research that has suggested that gut inflammation may contribute to the development of…

No PBS for new Alzheimer’s therapy

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee has rejected an application for a newly approved Alzheimer’s treatment to be included on the…

New Alzheimer’s drug works 3x faster

A new Alzheimer’s drug has been hailed as a major breakthrough after clinical trials showed it could clear the harmful…

‘Slip, slop, slap’ for brain health needed

UNSW Scientia Professor and brain health expert Henry Brodaty has addressed the National Press Club of Australia in demand of…

What can we learn from the NZ hospitals that are failing dementia patients

The NZ government's failure to account for the psychiatric needs of older adults has resulted in physicians facing pressure to…

Gut bacteria joins fight against Alzheimer’s

New research has found that a bacteria best known for causing stomach ulcers can block the toxic buildup of both…

Study claims younger generations are less likely to develop dementia

Dementia affects over 57 million people worldwide – and this number is only projected to grow. However, a surprising new…

Dementia makes you more vulnerable to fraud

Older adults diagnosed with dementia lose their ability to assess how well they manage their finances, according to a recent…

TGA approves donanemab for treatment of Alzheimer’s in Australia

In positive news for Australians, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved a drug that has been proven to significantly slow…

Dementia risk depends on more than lifestyle factors. Overstating this can cause stigma and blame

As public awareness of dementia grows, so too does the appetite for prevention. Global headlines tout the benefits of exercise,…

“As many people as possible”: Researchers recruit for promising dementia drug trial

Local researchers will test whether a new injectable drug can delay or even stop the onset of Alzheimer’s disease when…

Jenny Summerton takes on top residential care role at HammondCare

Jenny Summerton started her career in diagnostic biology, working in a public health setting across microbiology, serology and virology before…

New study finds no evidence technology causes ‘digital dementia’ in older people

In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest…