Dementia

At this unprecedented time, Dementia Australia is encouraging all people impacted by dementia to reach out for support and information when they need it. Dementia

People in the earlier stages of dementia are being urged by experts to make a plan for their future medical treatment so they can continue to have a choice in the care that

Receiving occupational therapy at home has been found to be effective for people living with dementia, according to a University of Queensland-led study. Associate

A vaccine to ward off dementia may proceed to clinical trials after successful animal testing. The US-led research is looking to develop effective immunotherapy

New guidelines have been issued for Australian GPs that could help reduce dementia rates nationally. The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention has found

The influential ‘World Alzheimer Report 2019: Attitudes to Dementia’, issued by Alzheimer’s Disease International, features input from Flinders PhD candidate

A global survey exploring attitudes about dementia has found two-thirds of people think it's a natural part of ageing rather than a medical condition.

Kevyn Morris, who was diagnosed with a cognitive impairment in his mid-50s, wants discrimination against those living with dementia to stop.

Australian researchers have established a link between air pollution and an increased risk of developing dementia, a new study shows. Air pollution

Australians with a lived experience of dementia say their care needs are missing from new aged care standards adopted by the Morrison government.

People who live in regional or remote areas may be at lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to our recent research.

Every three seconds someone in the world develops dementia. Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia and is one of our greatest health challenges.

The focus on dementia and aged care in Sydney this week at the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has reinforced Dementia Australia’s call for mandatory

Dementia Australia applauds both the governments’ and the opposition’s commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of all Australians as outlined in recent

Scant recognition of young onset dementia - a progressive decline in mental functioning that can affect people aged from their early 30s – is resulting in a disturbing

Dementia Australia is very concerned to learn of further reported instances of the misuse of anti-psychotics and restraints in residential aged care as shown by the ABC 7.30

Australian dementia sufferers

New international research from Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) reveals that dementia carers need more support and guidance to navigate end-of-life care for their loved

Good cholesterol could be the key to long term brain health and the prevention of dementia in women, new research has revealed. The findings

A future where those affected by dementia will be accepted, understood and supported to engage in their passions, including a love of travel, is becoming a reality with initiatives