Could the gut microbiome help to diagnose Alzheimer's?
22 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Dementia AustraliaA new project exploring the role of the gut microbiome in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has received a round of funding.
Call for dementia-specific tools for GPs
15 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Dementia AustraliaThe newest Dementia Australia Honorary Medical Advisor is highlighting the importance of dementia-specific tools for GPs.
New VR dementia care program launched
12 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Dementia Training AustraliaA new program designed to create a network of leaders specialising in dementia care has been launched.
Painkiller prescription rate much higher in Australia: study
29 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityAustralian aged care residents are far more likely to be taking painkiller medication than residents in some other parts of the world, new research shows.
Lenexa Medical LenexaCARE pressure injury monitoring system
15 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Lenexa MedicalThe LenexaCARE fabric-based sensor technology paired with AI software monitors patient position and pressures in real time to enable personalised pressure injury prevention.
Language barriers: the impact on dementia patients
14 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Edith Cowan UniversityA new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has explored the link between language barriers and aggression in dementia patients.
Easing chronic pain for people with Parkinson's
14 February, 2024 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaUniversity of South Australia researchers are working on new ways to treat the pain associated with Parkinson's disease.
Delivering high-quality dementia care
08 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Dementia AustraliaEveryone working across the healthcare industry ought to be receiving compulsory education about dementia to increase their understanding and knowledge.
Death and dying in aged care: managing worker mental health
06 February, 2024Recent research shows that nearly half of aged care professionals exposed to death and dying are impacted professionally and mentally, but very few seek help.
Using virtual reality exercise to ease chronic pain
01 February, 2024 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaNot only does virtual reality make exercise feel easier, but it can ease chronic pain, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
Amplifying end-of-life patient voices
31 January, 2024 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityMore than 50% of Australians will spend their final moments in acute hospital settings, creating a unique challenge for healthcare professionals.
Irregular sleep patterns associated with dementia risk
03 January, 2024 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityA Monash University study has found that those with very irregular sleep patterns may be at heightened risk for dementia.
AI unlocks new genetic variants for Alzheimer's
14 December, 2023 | Supplied by: CSIRO Discovery CentreTwo new genetic variants associated with Alzheimer's disease have been uncovered through the use of artificial intelligence.
An AI-driven companion for people with dementia
01 December, 2023UNSW researchers have developed Viv, an artificial intelligence-driven companion aimed at improving the lives of people living with dementia.
Pilot project uses technology to improve resident communication
16 November, 2023Bolton Clarke Research Institute is investigating personal amplification devices, which use digital technology to enhance speech, as a low-cost alternative to hearing aids.
