Dementia

New research finds link between sleep and dementia

A new study has found enhancing or maintaining deep sleep in older years could prevent dementia. Led by Associate Professor…

NSW Police stop Clare Nowland’s daughter from watching ‘confronting’ footage

NSW Police is trying to stop Clare Nowland’s daughter from watching “confronting” police bodycam footage of the moment her mother…

No time to be “in the moment” with dementia residents

New research has found that aged care staff need to be 'in the moment' for residents with dementia to have…

Fluctuating blood pressure linked to dementia and heart disease

New research has shown that fluctuating blood pressure can increase the risk of dementia and heart problems in older people.…

Aged care reduces hospitalisations for Australians with dementia

Australians living with dementia who move into residential aged care after a hospital stay are less likely to be readmitted…

What will the national dementia data plan do?

There is no single data source that tracks how many people are diagnosed or are living with dementia each year,…

Story-sharing program for dementia a great success

The Australian National Maritime Museum, in Sydney, is running a storytelling program for people with dementia and their carers to…

“Stop and smell the roses”: Photo Walk addresses mental health

A 'Photo Walk' project for older Australians conducted by the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) in September found walking…

New study reveals concerning prescriptions for dementia patients

A new study by Monash University found that vulnerable patient groups, such as those with dementia and patients over 85,…

Taking stock of risks for World Alzheimer’s Day

Thursday 21 marks World Alzheimer's Day - an international day to support those living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia driven…

Dementia care revolution: Tamar Krebs’ rementia approach

Tamar Krebs has been revolutionising how people view dementia through her work at Group Homes Australia (GHA) by reviving the…

Dementia ‘ripple effect’: reason one runner did the Sydney Marathon

With the temperature hitting 32 degrees, 17,000 people took to the city's streets on Sunday to run 42.195km in the…

Dementia and voting in the Voice referendum

Dementia Australia (DA) is asking the families, carers and doctors of those living with dementia to start the conversation about…

Police wait on crucial report that will reveal how 95-year-old Clare Nowland died

Police are waiting on a crucial report that will reveal the cause of death for Clare Nowland, a 95-year-old woman…

What is ‘sundowning’ and why does it happen with dementia?

Steve Macfarlane, Monash University The term “sundowning” is sometimes used to describe a tendency for people living with dementia to…

Calls for better dementia education after older woman’s death

Better management and training for dementia has been called for following the death of an older woman in a dementia…

New trial will investigate spice as a preventative measure for dementia

New research by the University of Southern Queensland found that spice may be the secret to dementia prevention. Researchers are…

‘Make a difference’: Bulldogs player turned clinical dementia specialist

Greg Buckley's remarkable journey of becoming a clinical dementia specialist was celebrated at Uniting Eabrai in the ACT as part…

Risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease higher for transgender and non-binary people

New research revealed transgender and non-binary people were at a "significantly higher risk" of Alzheimer’s disease later in life. The…

Chess and crosswords proven to slow down risk of dementia

Computers, crossword puzzles, and chess – these three "brain activities" have a shared factor in being much stronger in slowing…

New program will help CALD dementia caregivers

A new research project will aim to provide support and resources for dementia patient carers from culturally diverse backgrounds. Flinders…

New Alzheimer’s drug trial shows promising results

New results from a medical trial have revealed that a new drug may be able to slow the progression of…

New research trial looks at link between social cognitive skills and dementia

A new clinical program targets improving social cognitive impairments in older people recently diagnosed with dementia. Aged-care provider Silverchain teamed…

Study links long-term impact of Covid-19 on the ageing brain

A recent study has revealed a potential link between Covid-19 and neurological symptoms, such as brain fog, and has raised…

New project tackles social support gap for older migrants with dementia

Edith Cowan University researchers are launching a program to address the lack of social support for older migrants living with…