Dementia
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National research plan leads the way to dementia cure and care HealthTimes - 13-06-2019
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.
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Voices of experience reinforce need for dementia training HealthTimes - 13-05-2019
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
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Second leading cause of death of Australians largely ignored HealthTimes - 07-05-2019
Dementia Australia applauds both the governments’ and the opposition’s commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of all Australians as outlined in recent
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Improving services for people with young onset dementia HealthTimes - 27-03-2019
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
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Current system continues to fail the people it's designed to protect HealthTimes - 17-01-2019
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
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Trials of a new technique against dementia will begin on humans next year in Queensland AAP - 18-12-2018
Australian dementia sufferers
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Dementia carers unprepared and distressed by end-of-life decisions HealthTimes - 21-11-2018
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
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New research has found a strong link between 'good' cholesterol and brain health in old age AAP - 22-10-2018
Good cholesterol could be the key to long term brain health and the prevention of dementia in women, new research has revealed. The findings
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The emergence of dementia-friendly holidays Haley Williams - 23-10-2018
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
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World's largest music therapy trial launches for dementia patients HealthTimes - 10-10-2018
University of Melbourne researchers will work with aged care home residents and their carers to undertake the world’s largest music therapy trial, with a focus
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Study shows Australians stumped by dementia AAP - 21-09-2018
A majority of Australians say they don't know what to say to a person with dementia, a survey shows, despite 436,000 people living with it.
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New free training set to improve hospital experience for people living with dementia HealthTimes - 26-07-2018
A new free experiential training package has been developed to increase understanding and empathy towards people living with dementia when they are admitted to hospital.
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A chain of memory clinics will be set up as part of a national dementia network AAP - 02-07-2018
A new $38m dementia network is being set up to help improve access to care and research programs for thousands of Australians diagnosed with the brain disorder.
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New study warns Australians to protect brain health AAP - 11-04-2018
Middle-aged Australians need to treat their brain health like they do their superannuation to avoid the risk of dementia, says a leading expert.
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Sport-related concussion linked to an increased risk of both dementia and Alzheimer's disease AAP - 11-04-2018
People who suffer a traumatic brain injury are more likely to develop dementia later in life compared with those who don't, a study has found.
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Calls for families and carers of dementia patients to reach out for support AAP - 28-02-2018
Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe says there is a wrong perception that nothing can be done following a dementia diagnosis. An estimated
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Research shows sleep, genes link impacts Alzheimer's risk AAP - 27-02-2018
Australian researchers believe they may have found a possible mechanism to explain the association between poor sleep and Alzheimer's disease.
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Study shows arthritis drug could reduce dementia risk AAP - 13-02-2018
A UK study suggests arthritis drugs could significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Drugs used
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Funding supports Australia's best and brightest dementia researchers HealthTimes - 01-02-2018
The use of song-writing to improve the relationships between people living with dementia and their families is just one of 17 new projects that will share in more than $1
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