Sporting Concussions Could Lead To Dementia
Australia is a sports loving nation and we know that injuries come with the turf. But…
Dementia
Good News: 4th March 2018
Dementia, endangerment and doctors: Bruce and Jess are here to shed the light on this week's…
Alzheimer’s Blood Test Breakthrough
Australian and Japanese scientists have made a significant Alzheimer’s breakthrough, developing a simple blood test that…
Is sitting down bad for our brains?
We tend to sit down a lot at work, school and in front of the TV.…
What can the Dutch teach us when it comes to aged care?
Australia, like most of the developed world has an ageing population, but is our aged health…
How empathy is affected in people with frontotemporal dementia
Dementia is often associated with memory loss - but did you know it can also be…
Why aren’t we paying more attention to advance care plans?
How can we deliver better care for people living with dementia? This was the main question…
Palliative care discussions needed in dementia care
This week is Palliative Care week, and it's an important reminder about the need to plan…
How do you identify pain in people with dementia?
When you are in pain, what do you do? Maybe go and have a lie down, take…
Dementia guidelines to help end of life decisions
Making decisions about the end of your life is hard. Making those decisions for other people…
Are SBRTs a long term solution for dementia care?
Running away, hitting, yelling.... These are all behaviours of an agitated resident with dementia, and it's…
Should we reduce dementia medication?
Dementia is a feared and tragic disease, which causes huge pain to sufferers and their families.…