A new report estimated there are 411,000 Aussies living with dementia – with that number expected to double in the…
Almost 1000 participants converged on Sydney last week to hear from trailblazing researchers, advocates, tech developers and those with lived…
Those in the International Dementia Conference (IDC) arena faced some of the biggest taboos in aged care head on. One…
The Commonwealth Association for the Ageing (CommonAge) has released what is believed to be the first report to addresses the…
Steve Macfarlane, Monash University A Korean study published recently suggests people with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed a particular…
While the approval of Alzheimer's disease modifying treatments like donanemab and lecanemab (Leqembi) continues to be hotly debated internationally, a…
Ibrahim Javed, University of South Australia A recent study has suggested Shingrix, a relatively new vaccine given to protect older…
In a bid to remodel best-practice principles for dementia care, the Albanese government will inject $1.3 million into the development…
Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) laws have been passed in all Australian states and territories with the exception of the Northern…
Steve Macfarlane, Monash University There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care…
In a direct response to Royal Commission recommendations for the delivery of specialised dementia care, the Australian government has invested…
While many oral health issues are common to both genders, there are some that are more prevalent in older women. The…
An international digital project designed to restore a sense of community in residential aged care homes is being piloted in…
Moira Dunsmore, University of Sydney; Annmaree Watharow, University of Sydney, and Emily Kecman, University of Sydney Our ageing population brings…
From dementia education and virtual companionship to physical activities and entertainment, mobile applications are becoming increasingly present in the provision…
In a bid to empower carers and minimise drug-related harm in older people, a recent study by Monash University has…
A new self-reporting tool, developed by Murdoch University researchers, is likely to change the way early signs of dementia are…
Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA) and Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) are joining forces to present the 2024 Australian Elder…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Kisunla (donanemab-azbt) injection for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease after months of…
The life expectancy of Australians has fallen for the first time since the mid-1990s, a new government report reveals. The…
Two Victorian aged care providers are changing the way they deliver end of life care. Peninsula Home Hospice and Vasey…
Nikki-Anne Wilson, UNSW Sydney Changes in thinking and memory as we age can occur for a variety of reasons. These…
Experts have found that music can activate neural pathways in the brains of people with conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s…
Dementia is the second leading cause of death for Australians aged over 65. More than 421,000 Australians currently live with dementia and this figure…
Dementia Australia has launched a new virtual reality (VR) training workshop to help de-escalate behavioural emergencies in care settings. D-Esc…