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New tool measures quality of life in people with dementia

Health Times - 28-04-2020

University of Queensland researchers say a new tool to measure the quality of life of people with dementia will result in better targeted care for those living with the condition.

 
Understanding how people with dementia use health services in their last year of life

Health Times - 24-04-2020

In one of the first studies of its kind in Australia, the use of health services by people with dementia in their last year of life has been examined in a new report from

 
How you walk could be used to identify some types of dementia

Health Times - 14-04-2020

More than 50m people worldwide are living with

 
Dementia Australia calls for people impacted by dementia to reach out for support

Health Times - 30-03-2020

At this unprecedented time, Dementia Australia is encouraging all people impacted by dementia to reach out for support and information when they need it. Dementia

 
People living with dementia urged to plan early to maintain choice and control

Health Times - 13-03-2020

People in the earlier stages of dementia are being urged by experts to make a plan for their future medical treatment so they can continue to have a choice in the care that

 
Therapy at home helping people with dementia

Health Times - 06-01-2020

Receiving occupational therapy at home has been found to be effective for people living with dementia, according to a University of Queensland-led study. Associate

 
Possible dementia vaccine closer after mice studies

Health Times - 06-01-2020

A vaccine to ward off dementia may proceed to clinical trials after successful animal testing. The US-led research is looking to develop effective immunotherapy

 
New GP guidelines could significantly reduce dementia rates in Australia

Health Times - 17-10-2019

New guidelines have been issued for Australian GPs that could help reduce dementia rates nationally. The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention has found that

 
Challenging the Alzheimer's stigma

Health Times - 17-10-2019

The influential ‘World Alzheimer Report 2019: Attitudes to Dementia’, issued by Alzheimer’s Disease International, features input from Flinders PhD candidate

 
Stigma associated with dementia was similar to that of mental health

AAP - 20-09-2019

A global survey exploring attitudes about dementia has found two-thirds of people think it's a natural part of ageing rather than a medical condition.

 

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