Dementia Australia has called on Members of Parliament to deliver psychosocial support
Dementia Australia has called on Members of Parliament to deliver widespread access to psychosocial services due to the limited...
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One-of-a-kind gallery opens today, featuring artworks by artists with dementia
Dementia can affect a person’s behaviour and memory, but one art gallery is highlighting the abilities of artists... -
New link between Alzheimer’s disease and spatial awareness issues
Researchers suggest there could be a link between Alzheimer’s disease and poor spatial awareness. -
From dementia-friendly cinemas to podcasting: initiatives popping up over Australia
Approximately 411,000 Australians live with dementia, as per recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and... -
VR experience could improve mealtimes for people with dementia
Approximately 411,000 Australians are estimated to be living with dementia, and that number is expected to reach 849,300... -
Could Micro Towns be the future of dementia care?
How one Australian residential aged care community is caring for its residents -
The number of Australians with dementia is expected to double by 2058
A health report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare highlighted concerning trends about the... -
Free Fitbit for eligible older Australians
Researchers at two Australian universities are seeking eligible study participants aged 65 years and older. -
Why you may be asked to ‘draw a clock’ at the hospital
What can health professionals learn from the clock-drawing test? -
Older Australians face a growing concern: do you know enough?
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has recently released data indicating that Australia needs to learn more... -
How everyday Australians are making a difference in dementia research
How does exercising raise funds for dementia research? -
Could your neighbourhood increase the risk of dementia?
The impact of visiting your local park could be greater than you think -
‘Traffic-related’ risk is listed as a leading factor for dementia onset
There are genetic and modifiable factors that make people vulnerable to developing dementia, but researchers have... -
What does technology have to do with Alzheimer’s disease?
How could technology reduce cognitive decline in older Australians? -
Possible new cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have found a possible new cause of Alzheimer’s disease. -
New 3D-printed brain tissue could change everything
Scientists have created 3D-printed brain tissue that could impact future understanding of conditions such as... -
How to help people with dementia eat at home
Looking to make mealtime easier? Look no further than some top tips from care experts. -
How culture may impact behaviours of people with dementia
Researchers suggest that there could different behaviours exhibited by people with dementia, depending if they are... -
Dementia doulas are coming to WA
Looking after someone with dementia means adapting to their changing needs. Dementia doulas can assist with the... -
Australian researchers hope to answer the age-related trillion-dollar question
Hearing loss is considered a vital priority in addressing global rates of dementia.
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