Dementia
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Alzheimers drug failed in a major clinical trial AAP - 25-11-2016
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.
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Virtual time travel may help people suffering from dementia AAP - 17-11-2016
A new university trial to help dementia sufferers has used immersive technology to help participants "time travel" and trigger long-lost memories.
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Computer-based brain training can help prevent dementia AAP - 15-11-2016
New research shows brain training could play an important role in helping to prevent dementia. Computer-based brain training can improve memory
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Doctors to report patients with dementia AAP - 11-11-2016
It should be mandatory for doctors to report patients with dementia to the NSW roads authority, Alzheimer's Australia says. Doctors should
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Weight training can help stop Alzheimer's disease AAP - 09-11-2016
Weight training can help ward off Alzheimer's disease by making the brain stronger, according to new research. Weight or resistance training
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More care for dementia sufferers AAP - 10-11-2016
Ita Buttrose says Australia's aged care system is split between haves and have-nots and pensioners are "pretty well stuffed".
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Working with people may help the brain build resilience against dementia AAP - 11-11-2016
Researchers have found that working with people and training the brain are two ways to slow the progression of Alzheimer's and other dementias.
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Changes in behaviour or personality might be an early clue to dementia AAP - 11-11-2016
Researchers have outlined a syndrome called "mild behavioural impairment" where behaviour changes could indicate dementia may be brewing.
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Australian researcher on Alzheimer's wins NZ prize AAP - 23-06-2016
A leading Australian researcher on Alzheimer's has won New Zealand's $NZ250,000 Ryman Prize for his work in improving the lives of the elderly.
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Make a plan, keep it personal: the future of dementia care HealthTimes - 25-05-2016
When Graham Gilmore developed some memory “hiccups” in his late 50s, his wife, Imelda, reasoned that all would be fine once he retired at 60. Retire
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Loss of Y chromosome linked to Alzheimer's in men AAP - 24-05-2016
Losing the Y chromosome in blood cells may affect the immune system, thereby increasing susceptibility to disease, a study of more than 3200 men suggests.
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High blood pressure linked to dementia AAP - 19-05-2016
High blood pressure is associated with a 62 per cent higher risk of vascular dementia, according to an analysis of medical records. Having high blood pressure
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Phone game provides new insight for dementia research AAP - 01-06-2016
Experts hope a new phone game will provide insights into dementia symptoms through the data collected when someone plays Sea Hero Quest. Citizen
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Scientists find neural link to Alzheimer's AAP - 01-04-2016
A vital component of early brain development during infancy could be targeted to combat Alzheimer's, according to a new study. A major
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UN warning over sedative dementia link AAP - 03-03-2016
A UN body has warned against overuse of sedatives by older people, warning of links with developing dementia. The United Nations has raised
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Crosswords and brain games not enough to stop Alzeimer's AAP - 25-02-2016
Keeping the brain active in older age can reduce the risk of dementia for some - but is unlikely to help those with the Alzheimer's gene, researchers say.
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Dementia breakthroughs expected within a decade AAP - 13-01-2016
A leading British scientists says new treatments for dementia are in the pipeline with therapies being trialled which could provide a breakthrough.
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Dementia study to trial Chinese herbal medicine AAP - 30-11-2015
Australians with dementia are being recruited for a trial of a Chinese herbal medicine which researchers say improves memory. More than 200
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Alzheimer's drug benefit to late-stage patients AAP - 27-10-2015
An Alzheimer's drug has been found to help late-stage patients stay out of nursing homes longer. A common Alzheimer's drug that is
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Keep brain healthy to lower dementia risk AAP - 14-10-2015
Brain training and doing what's good for your heart can reduce your probability of getting dementia, an expert says. Making our brains healthier may reduce
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