Dementia

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…

Staying social can help people live longer

Interacting with family and friends and confiding in someone at least once a month could help reduce a person’s likelihood…

Experts investigate link between dementia and self-harm

People living with dementia are more likely to self-harm within the first six to 12 months after being diagnosed with…

New tool can predict dementia risk in minutes

A new online tool used to determine a person’s risk of developing dementia in just 20 minutes has proven to…

New training to improve safety of psychotropic medications

Researchers have developed new training modules for aged care workers and nurses to reduce medication misuse in restrictive practices in…

Nation's first exercise guidelines to lower dementia risk

Australia’s first guidelines on physical exercise to reduce cognitive decline and improve mental health have been launched. Regular physical exercise…

Dementia expert urges providers to upskill staff

A neurology professor has foreshadowed a rapid increase in dementia cases within the next five years and has advised aged…

'On the same page': home care worker and recipient share story

Perth-based aged care support home care worker Jacqueline and former nurse Carmen share a special bond. Every Thursday and Friday…

HammondCare launches palliative care program

An aged care provider has spearheaded a palliative care program to raise the sector’s awareness and increase support for family…

Dementia main cause of disease burden for older Australians

Dementia has overtaken coronary heart disease as the leading cause of disease burden, injury and premature death among Australians aged…

'A promising find': edible mushroom could help treat dementia

An edible mushroom which has shown to enhance memory and boost cell growth could help to treat and prevent dementia,…

Dementia professor awarded for pioneering work: Q&A

Professor Susan Kurrle from Sydney University has been honoured for her groundbreaking research in dementia. She was appointed an Officer…

Potential 'glitch' in AN-ACC around dementia inclusive language

A new behaviour assessment within the AN-ACC tool needs revision, researchers have said, after finding the language does not align…

Secret ingredient in black tea may prevent stroke

A cup of black tea with a piece of dark chocolate each day may help stave off heart disease in…

Dementia tool may lead to better health outcomes

A world-first tool spearheaded by a neuropsychologist may speed up the diagnosing process and improve overall health outcomes for people…

Advocacy group calls for mandatory dementia education

Australia’s peak body for dementia is pushing for compulsory workforce training to boost aged care services for people living with…

Adopt consistent VAD laws to help people with dementia: legal expert

Voluntary assisted dying legislation needs to be more consistent across Australian states and territories to improve accessibility for people living…

'Gone beyond a joke' – rural support for people with dementia is severely lacking

Dementia advocate Mick Simpson was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia in 2018 and is now actively spreading awareness – quite…

Could blood tests to detect Alzheimer's be on the horizon?

Groundbreaking research presents new hope in catching early signs of Alzheimer’s by gauging a specific biomarker in the blood that…

Hearing loss raises chance of dementia three-fold: podcast

Out of every thousand people aged over 65, it’s estimated that 83 Australians are living with dementia. To boost support…

'I'm fairly motivated': Life after a dementia diagnosis

Diagnosed with dementia at 55, Phil Hazell is now a passionate advocate for spreading awareness of the disease.  Each year,…

Understaffing is leading to residents missing out on recreation

A landmark study reveals leisure in aged care homes has become a last priority as an understaffed workforce struggles to…

Household chores could lower risk of dementia, study finds

Regularly doing household chores and having daily visits from friends and family could help to reduce one’s risk of developing…

Breakthrough study finds deep sleep can stave off Alzheimer's

New research confirms our daily sleep habits, age and lifestyle determines our risk of Alzheimer’s in the future. The Australian-first…