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Dementia
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Study finds significant mortality link between dementia and colorectal cancer
Dementia is the leading cause of death in women in Australia and the second cause of death in men. -
Aussie unis and Silverchain partner to reduce loneliness and dementia symptoms
The Fellowship will expand upon a successful pilot program that Dr Samtani and his team co-designed with Dementia... -
Three-quarters of WHO Member States fail to reach dementia targets
Global advocacy federation Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) is leading the charge on calls to extend the Global... -
Pilot program brings rescue dogs to people living with dementia
For the very fur-st time in Australia, older Aussies at HammondCare’s Horsley, Wahroonga and Darlinghurst homes saw a... -
New study sniffs out link between memories of smells and cognitive function
Deakin University is conducting a new study to see if training your memory of smells can help improve brain function and... -
The online tool doctors and patients are using to fight the risk of dementia
Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) have... -
Grants for Flinders Uni dementia research projects to overcome common hurdles
Common hurdles that caretakers and relatives face in understanding and accommodating a person with dementia or... -
National Advance Care Planning Week encourages conversations about future care needs
If you were too ill to make decisions about your treatment and care, who would make those decisions on your behalf... -
Why care is important and discrimination is detrimental for people with dementia
Two new reports have emerged showing the impacts of discrimination towards people living with dementia and how caring... -
Men hospitalised at highest rates due to dementia, how can this be fixed?
Men are more likely to be hospitalised due to dementia than women, with men aged 85 – 94 having the highest rates... -
MATCH app could revolutionise in-home care for people living with dementia
The preliminary results from international study HOMESIDE led by the University of Melbourne has produced encouraging... -
Dedicated dementia supports necessary for future of aged care
SPONSORED STORY – Providing a stylish and quality accommodation option to the increasing number of people living... -
Competition for ideas to combat social isolation and loneliness among older people
As we approach what can be an isolating holiday season for some older people, a Victorian community aged care provider... -
Australia needs urgent healthcare reform to cope with future dementia numbers
In a newly released White Paper, dementia experts are calling for immediate action to reform a healthcare system that... -
Enhancing the wellbeing of older people
SPONSORED STORY – Providing an older loved one with mental stimulation and enhanced wellbeing, whether in aged... -
Dementia cases expected to double by 2058, says comprehensive AIHW report
A major report on dementia from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) was released this week, finding... -
Half a million Australians need support to stop discrimination through Dementia Action Week
People living with dementia are calling on others in the community to recognise the discrimination they face because of... -
Dementia focus this September
The first of September marks the start of Dementia Awareness Month, Dementia Action Week and World Alzheimer’s... -
New program to empower CALD carers caring for someone with dementia
A new program from the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) will be putting information at the fingertips of... -
Substitute emotional support animals bring love and joy
SPONSORED STORY – During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, older people experienced social isolation and...
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