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Dementia carers unprepared and distressed by end-of-life decisions

HealthTimes - 21-11-2018

New international research from Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) reveals that dementia carers need more support and guidance to navigate end-of-life care for their loved

 
New research has found a strong link between 'good' cholesterol and brain health in old age

AAP - 22-10-2018

Good cholesterol could be the key to long term brain health and the prevention of dementia in women, new research has revealed. The findings

 
The emergence of dementia-friendly holidays

Haley Williams - 17-10-2018

A future where those affected by dementia will be accepted, understood and supported to engage in their passions, including a love of travel, is becoming a reality with initiatives

 
World's largest music therapy trial launches for dementia patients

HealthTimes - 10-10-2018

University of Melbourne researchers will work with aged care home residents and their carers to undertake the world’s largest music therapy trial, with a focus

 
Study shows Australians stumped by dementia

AAP - 21-09-2018

A majority of Australians say they don't know what to say to a person with dementia, a survey shows, despite 436,000 people living with it.

 
New free training set to improve hospital experience for people living with dementia

HealthTimes - 26-07-2018

A new free experiential training package has been developed to increase understanding and empathy towards people living with dementia when they are admitted to hospital.

 
A chain of memory clinics will be set up as part of a national dementia network

AAP - 02-07-2018

A new $38m dementia network is being set up to help improve access to care and research programs for thousands of Australians diagnosed with the brain disorder.

 
New study warns Australians to protect brain health

AAP - 11-04-2018

Middle-aged Australians need to treat their brain health like they do their superannuation to avoid the risk of dementia, says a leading expert.

 
Sport-related concussion linked to an increased risk of both dementia and Alzheimer's disease

AAP - 11-04-2018

People who suffer a traumatic brain injury are more likely to develop dementia later in life compared with those who don't, a study has found.

 
Can having high cholesterol reduce your chances of dementia?

HealthTimes - 09-03-2018

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