Dementia affects over 400,000 Australians, profoundly impacting individuals and families. Traditionally, post-diagnostic support has not adequately equipped people to embrace life beyond diagnosis. However, new
A recent survey underscores the importance of staff presence in dementia care within aged care facilities and the challenges they encounter. In a recent survey
Losing as little as 1% of deep sleep per year after age 60 corresponds to a 27% greater dementia risk. A study conducted by Monash
Recent research indicates that older individuals with elevated triglyceride levels may experience a reduced risk of dementia and slower cognitive decline over time compared to
Fluctuating BP can heighten older individuals’ risk of dementia and vascular issues, according to new Australian research. The study by the University of South Australia
Could you imagine waking up one day and feeling completely disorientated? Faces are unfamiliar. Places where you once felt at ease, now suddenly feel foreign,
An app harnessing music, wearable tech and AI to provide personalised therapy for dementia patients has been awarded a $2 million grant by Google’s philanthropic
As the date for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament referendum approaches on 14 October, Dementia Australia is urging people living with
In an earnest move to elevate the quality of life for individuals, families and caregivers embarking on the journey with dementia, Palliative Care Australia (PCA)
Researchers at the University of Southern Queensland are launching a pioneering human trial to explore the potential of capsaicin in preventing dementia – a disease
A recent randomised clinical revealed exciting findings regarding the potential cognitive benefits of daily strawberry consumption in older adults. Conducted at San Diego State University,
The term “sundowning” is sometimes used to describe a tendency for people living with dementia to become more confused in the late afternoon and into
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