Leukoplast Skin Sensitive Tapes and Dressings
01 September, 2023 | Supplied by: EssityLeukoplast offers gentle and secure wound care solutions for highly sensitive or compromised skin.
How headbands can detect early signs of Alzheimer's during sleep
25 August, 2023International researchers have identified a way to assess brain activity in sleep that occurs in the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease.
What do vision issues have to do with dementia?
04 August, 2023Losing the ability to see and think or remember clearly are two of the most dreaded, and preventable, health issues associated with getting older.
Alzheimer's drug donanemab has been hailed as a 'turning point' for treatment. But what does it mean for people with the disease?
21 July, 2023Trial results of a new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, donanemab, show it can slow cognitive decline by 35%.
What is ‘sundowning’ and why does it happen to many people with dementia?
14 July, 2023 by Steve Macfarlane, Monash UniversityThe term 'sundowning' is sometimes used to describe a tendency for people living with dementia to become more confused in the late afternoon and into the night.
New model to break through cultural barriers in dementia care
14 July, 2023The project hopes to improve the quality of life and support for informal carers to people living with dementia in Australia.
HRT might be linked to dementia: study
06 July, 2023A large Danish study published in The BMJ has shown a possible link between menopausal hormone therapy (commonly known as HRT) and an increased risk of dementia.
Round-the-clock nursing key to high-quality care: OPAN
23 June, 2023The accelerated timeline for 24/7 nursing, which will be mandated from 1 July, is the key to high-quality care — particularly for people with dementia.
GP releases a guide to 'outwitting Alzheimer's'
01 June, 2023Dr Helena Popovic is an author and medical GP who became an authority on improving brain function when her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Bruise-eze bruise cream
01 June, 2023Bruise-eze is a patented cream containing the protein lactoferrin embedded in a liposome.
What does internet usage have to do with dementia?
12 May, 2023Researchers followed 18,154 dementia-free adults for a median of 7.9 years and a maximum of 17.1 years.
$11.3 billion to fund aged care pay rise, wage theft concerns raised
05 May, 2023The Australian Government has announced $11.3 billion in funding to support the Fair Work Commission's decision for a 15% increase to award wages.
How electricity could heal wounds three times faster
04 May, 2023Chronic wounds are a major health problem for diabetic patients and the elderly — in extreme cases they can even lead to amputation.
New tool could be effective in assessing dementia risk
20 April, 2023Scientists hope the new tool could be used to make it easier for GPs and patients to get information on dementia risk factors.
NARI and Dementia Australia team up to bolster research, advocacy
24 March, 2023The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) and Dementia Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly pursue research goals.
