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Dementia Australia has released their new Community Education toolkit which provides interactive information about brain health and dementia. According to the World Alzheimer Report 2024 , “65% of health and care professionals incorrectly believe dementia is a normal part of ageing”. The aim of the toolkit is to provide individuals with knowledge of dementia. Therefore, shortening the …
Dementia is a big health issue as our population ages, but there are signs that show up earlier. This means treatments can be proscribed that can slow down the march of impairment. MCI or Mild congnitive impairment can be the first indication of a predisposition to Dementia, and an early diagnosis can make a real …
This week is Dementia Action Week. A report from Dementia Australia estimates over 400-thousand people live with dementia across the country with over 1-point-6 million people involved in the care of someone with the brain condition. While there are support groups available to those affected by dementia, maintaining connections with the wider community remains a …
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As you get older people expect that their hearing may not be as good as it used to be. If you have been to many loud music concerts or worked in a very noisy workplace you would also find some hearing loss. But it has been found that having contracted other diseases like COVID, Measles, …
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Research from Dementia Australia shows people living with will increase 93 per cent by 2054. With Dementia being the second cause of death in Australia, we look into what can be done to improve the healthcare sector. We spoke with Dr Kaele Stokes, the Executive Director of Services at Dementia Australia, about the importance of …
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A recent Swedish study has appeared to show a link between chronic stress and depression and a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Dementia experts have reminded the public that the study has its limitations while welcoming the continued dialogue and destigmatisation around brain health. If you have any …
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Human dementia is a well-documented disease, but a senior Australian veterinary surgeon says it also commonly afflicts man’s best friend – with equally devastating results. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction affects up to 15 per cent of older dogs in Australia and, more often than not, their owners fail to recognise the symptoms. National Radio News Director …
Eye tracking technology has had a bad rap of late: it’s been associated with pervasive security at big retail outlets and many have suggested its potential to intrude on privacy far outweighs its benefits. But researchers at Flinders University say they’ve found the technology can actually assist people with dementia – especially the aged and …
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