Dementia to become Australia's leading cause of death
17 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Dementia AustraliaMore investment needs to be made to prevent dementia, which is set to become Australia's leading cause of death.
Falling for scams: an early sign of Alzheimer's?
02 October, 2024Research suggests that changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer's disease can also make older adults more susceptible to falling for scams.
Wearable devices could help older people with heart health
24 September, 2024Nearly 6% of Australians over the age of 55 are living with atrial fibrillation (AF), otherwise known as an irregular pulse or heartbeat.
Study questions use of antidepressants in pain management
19 September, 2024Despite a lack of evidence surrounding their efficacy, antidepressants are being used to treat pain in older adults, research shows.
Australia falls behind in dementia action planning
18 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Dementia Training AustraliaThere are calls for Australian businesses and communities to work towards "dementia readiness" as more Australians choose to age in their own homes.
Why dementia patients could miss out on care improvements
11 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityTools designed to improve quality of care for dementia residents are likely not meeting their needs, research has found.
Supporting Stolen Generations survivors with dementia
02 September, 2024More needs to be done to support Stolen Generations aged care residents with dementia, experts say.
Additional funding for dementia health care
28 August, 2024Monash University will receive $1.3 million in federal government funding to update guidance for dementia care.
What are the early warning signs of dementia?
21 August, 2024New research has outlined which aspects of psychological wellbeing noticeably decline before a dementia diagnosis.
Mealtimes made easier through AI dementia study
31 July, 2024Artificial intelligence research that aims to support dementia patients with enjoying mealtimes is being conducted by two Australian universities.
How a new discovery could improve Alzheimer's drugs
18 July, 2024 | Supplied by: CSIROAustralian scientists have made a significant discovery that could enhance the effectiveness of drugs currently used to manage Alzheimer's.
Knee osteoarthritis and inactivity: the painful truth
05 July, 2024 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaOnly one in 10 people with knee osteoarthritis regularly exercise, with many believing that activity is dangerous for their joints.
Rethinking the cause of Alzheimer's disease
04 July, 2024 | Supplied by: QUTThe accepted view as to what causes Alzheimer's disease has been questioned by a new QUT study.
How gene targeting could help to treat osteoporosis
20 June, 2024A new study has uncovered a promising gene that could be targeted when devising new treatments for osteoporosis.
Predicting dementia nine years before diagnosis
13 June, 2024A new test can predict the onset of dementia with 80% accuracy, according to researchers at Queen Mary University of London.
