Dementia

Using animal robots in the care of people with dementia has a modest but significant benefit, a new Griffith University study has revealed. Published this week

Australian scientists believe they've found an association between high levels of iron in the brain and the progression of Alzhiemer's disease.

A UK trial has shown just one social hour a week in dementia care improves lives and saves money. Just a simple chat and some social interaction

Regular exercise is one of three factors that is likely to reduce the risk of dementia in old age, US experts say. A combination of exercise,

A new program coming to South Australia and NSW will focus on improving the wellbeing of people living with dementia at home by giving them and their caregivers more solutions

As part of National Volunteer Week celebrations Alzheimer’s Australia Vic, today, honoured the invaluable commitment by the many volunteers who enable the delivery of

A new study is looking for people aged 40 years or older in the ACT to take part in a focus group to increase community dementia awareness. In Australia more

Ultrasound can improve the delivery of a therapeutic antibody that targets Alzheimer's disease and could also help treat Parkinson's and motor neuron disease.

Temporary episodes of dizziness when standing up too quickly could result in lasting damage to the brain, US researchers say. Those dizzy spells

A study has found an ancient memory training

Lifestyle changes to reduce a person's risk of dementia have to start in middle age, scientists say. People who want to reduce their risk

New economic modelling shows the cost of dementia

 The Dementia Guide, a comprehensive, free handbook and online guide released today by Alzheimer’s Australia Vic will offer invaluable information and support

A large clinical trial of a promising Alzheimer's drug has failed, leaving many in the field and families of those with early signs of dementia disappointed.

A new university trial to help dementia sufferers has used immersive technology to help participants "time travel" and trigger long-lost memories.

New research shows brain training could play an important role in helping to prevent dementia. Computer-based brain training can improve memory

It should be mandatory for doctors to report patients with dementia to the NSW roads authority, Alzheimer's Australia says. Doctors should

Weight training can help ward off Alzheimer's disease by making the brain stronger, according to new research. Weight or resistance training

Ita Buttrose says Australia's aged care system is split between haves and have-nots and pensioners are "pretty well stuffed".

Researchers have found that working with people and training the brain are two ways to slow the progression of Alzheimer's and other dementias.