Dementia

Dementia and the right to choose

Australians living with dementia have voiced strong support for voluntary assisted dying in new research, citing concerns about quality of…

Breaking the silence on dementia

As dementia cases continue to rise, researchers and advocates are calling for better support, greater understanding and more open conversations…

Rethinking dementia prevention

A new Australian study argues dementia prevention should focus not only on lifestyle choices but also on education, housing, healthcare…

Carers struggling to access respite, advocates warn

Dementia Australia and Carers Australia are calling for an urgent national review of respite care, warning that many carers struggle…

New tool targets early signs of dementia

A new questionnaire developed by Flinders University researchers could help detect early cognitive decline by identifying changes in navigation ability,…

Gov’t launches dementia prevention campaign

A new government campaign is encouraging Australians turning 50 to assess their dementia risk and adopt healthy habits, with experts…

Partnership backs ACT’s first dementia village

HammondCare and the University of Canberra have formalised a research partnership for Canberra’s first dementia care village, with experts hoping…

Rapid Alzheimer’s testing arrives

Researchers have launched an Australian-first Alzheimer’s diagnostics centre that will use blood-based biomarkers to speed up diagnosis, with results available…

Dementia risk is higher if your spouse has it

New research suggests dementia risk is higher among people whose spouse develops the condition, with researchers pointing to the influence…

WHO calls for action on preventable dementia risks

Up to 45 per cent of dementia risk may be preventable, according to new WHO guidelines highlighting the role of…

Calls for earlier dementia advance care planning

Dementia Australia and Advance Care Planning Australia say early, supported planning is essential as dementia progresses, but inconsistent practice, limited…

“More to be done” for dementia

Dementia experts have welcomed the federal government’s funding boost for specialist programs but warn it must be matched by stronger,…

Calls for input into dementia guidelines

The first major overhaul of Australia’s dementia guidelines since 2016 is now open for public consultation, with Monash University seeking…

Genetic study offers hope for vascular dementia

UNSW study has identified four genes that may contribute to vascular dementia, offering new biological targets for future therapies in…

Alzheimer’s drugs are not the breakthrough promised: Review

A review of more than 20,000 participants found that plaque‑clearing Alzheimer’s drugs offer minimal clinical benefit and carry notable safety…

DTA, Rabbitohs unite on dementia

Dementia Training Australia has partnered with Souths Cares to expand dementia awareness in First Nations communities, aiming to improve early…

Early brain health support can delay entry to aged care

The overwhelming desire of older Australians to remain in their homes is driving new research into proactive brain health support,…

Dementia researchers focus on early intervention

It is a condition that impacts one in five older Australians and is often considered a “transition” stage to dementia,…

Air pollution linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Air pollution has long been linked to heart and lung disease. But a large US study suggests it may also…

Dementia care: new action framework

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has released its National Dementia Action Plan framework, signalling a period of practical…

Australia faces growing dementia challenge

New data released by Dementia Australia reveals that the impact of dementia spans all age groups, with an estimated 29,000…

Year in review: Dementia breakthroughs

Dementia has surpassed heart disease to become the leading cause of death in Australia, a statistic confirmed by the Australian…

Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk – new study

Does exercising at any age help reduce your risk of dementia? Or only when you’re young? And what if you…

Design transforms dementia care

Far from being a mere backdrop, thoughtful and compassionate design can have a significant impact on the independence, safety, and…

ABS confirms dementia as leading cause of death

In 2024, over 17,500 deaths were from dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, which accounted for 9.4 per cent of all deaths…