AAP - 23-02-2023
Dementia has overtaken coronary heart disease as the leading cause of illness, injury and death among Australians aged 65 and over. Last year, the neurological
AAP - 16-09-2022
More than half of Indigenous dementia cases in far north Queensland could be prevented after scientists identified a series of risk factors linked to the condition.
AAP - 10-09-2022
An empathetic approach must be at the centre of care for Indigenous Australians living with dementia, former Olympian and federal senator Nova Peris has told a major conference
HealthTimes - 08-09-2022
Dementia Action Week (19-25 September) seeks to encourage all Australians to increase their understanding of dementia and learn how they can make a difference to the life
HealthTimes - 18-05-2022
University of Otago researchers have discovered molecules in the blood that could assist with early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. The research,
HealthTimes - 24-01-2022
When we think of dementia, we often fear a loss of control. But the reassuring news is up to 40% of dementias can be prevented or delayed if we change our health habits.
Charlotte Mitchell - 03-11-2021
For Jayne Littledike, working as a Clinical Nurse Consultant for Dementia Australia’s Nightingale Program has been her most professionally and personally fulfilling
Haley Williams - 22-05-2021
Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia but remains one of the most misunderstood conditions. And while
Nicole Madigan - 17-10-2018
Nurses play a crucial role in the early identification of delirium in people of all ages, with research suggesting that increased delirium education and understanding can
Nicole Madigan - 18-06-2018
Graduate nurse Veronique Murphy has been recognised for developing an innovative tool, designed to help nurses provide more personalised care to patients experiencing delirium
Karen Keast - 12-10-2016
Tailoring your communication to people with dementia can forge a more robust relationship with patients and improve health outcomes. Working with people with
Karen Keast - 10-10-2016
Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRTs) are addressing the underlying causes of behavioural and psychological
Karen Keast - 16-09-2016
Early intervention for cardiovascular disease, depression, mental inactivity, physical inactivity, smoking and sleep disturbance can reduce the risk of developing dementia,
HealthTimes - 15-10-2015
The International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, based in New Jersey, United States of America, has partnered with Relias Learning to set up an all-new online
Karen Keast - 26-05-2015
Australian hospitals are failing to provide appropriate acute services for people living with dementia. While one in four people living with dementia require
Karen Keast - 02-05-2016
Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia, the single greatest cause of disability in older Australians and has been labelled a National Health Priority.
HealthTimes - 31-03-2015
Despite the growing rate of incidents of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), there are a number of ways patients and their caregivers can manage and treat the ailment, according
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