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Researchers break new ground in Parkinson’s disease treatment
As a person ages, their likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease increases exponentially — the prognosis, however, is that the person’s condition will continue to worsen in severity and...
New study shows daily aspirin use poses a risk to older adults
Anaemia is commonly experienced by older adults, potentially affecting overall function and increasing fatigue, disabilities, depressive symptoms and cognitive problems.
New Victorian funding for medications, mental health and mobility
Older people can also decline in mobility, thinking skills and the ability to care for themselves when in hospital, unrelated to their illnesses.
Virtual aquariums deliver delight to people with dementia
When you wish upon a star, see a fish in new VR, makes no difference who you are…
‘We Need to Talk About Ageing’ author Melissa Levi offers advice
David McManus, journalist with Talking Aged Care, speaks with Clinical Psychologist and author of ‘We Need to Talk About Ageing’ Melissa Levi, about the nature of getting older and ageism...
Study finds significant mortality link between dementia and colorectal cancer
Dementia is the leading cause of death in women in Australia and the second cause of death in men.
Aussie unis and Silverchain partner to reduce loneliness and dementia symptoms
The Fellowship will expand upon a successful pilot program that Dr Samtani and his team co-designed with Dementia Australia Dementia Advocates and which saw significant improvements in social...
Three-quarters of WHO Member States fail to reach dementia targets
Global advocacy federation Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) is leading the charge on calls to extend the Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to Dementia, following the...
How to make a safer home for an older person
Nowadays, the idea of getting “put into a home” isn’t really ideal for older people living in Australia. It’s understandable, given that drastic changes to someone’s living situation isn’t...
Are you benefiting from economic inflation?
If you’re one of the 74 percent of the population over 65 years old who owns a home without a mortgage, you’re likely benefiting from inflation and spending more than ever following the pandemic.
Are older people spending more than they can afford to?
Peak advocacy body for older Australians, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia, released the third annual State of the Older Nation report, which outlines a tough road ahead for the ageing...
Artificial intelligence used to predict Parkinson’s disease
Today, researchers published their findings on the tool, which uses neural networks to pick up on signs of the disease in patients’ bodily fluids and detect early onset before symptoms appear.
New Alzheimer’s drug proves effective, yet risky
The new drug, donanemab, significantly slowed cognitive decline in people with early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease by 35 percent, compared to the placebo.
New study sniffs out link between memories of smells and cognitive function
Deakin University is conducting a new study to see if training your memory of smells can help improve brain function and reduce the risk of dementia.
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