Dementia

“More to be done” for dementia

Dementia experts have welcomed the federal government’s funding boost for specialist programs but warn it must be matched by stronger,…

Calls for input into dementia guidelines

The first major overhaul of Australia’s dementia guidelines since 2016 is now open for public consultation, with Monash University seeking…

Genetic study offers hope for vascular dementia

UNSW study has identified four genes that may contribute to vascular dementia, offering new biological targets for future therapies in…

Alzheimer’s drugs are not the breakthrough promised: Review

A review of more than 20,000 participants found that plaque‑clearing Alzheimer’s drugs offer minimal clinical benefit and carry notable safety…

DTA, Rabbitohs unite on dementia

Dementia Training Australia has partnered with Souths Cares to expand dementia awareness in First Nations communities, aiming to improve early…

Early brain health support can delay entry to aged care

The overwhelming desire of older Australians to remain in their homes is driving new research into proactive brain health support,…

Dementia researchers focus on early intervention

It is a condition that impacts one in five older Australians and is often considered a “transition” stage to dementia,…

Air pollution linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Air pollution has long been linked to heart and lung disease. But a large US study suggests it may also…

Dementia care: new action framework

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has released its National Dementia Action Plan framework, signalling a period of practical…

Australia faces growing dementia challenge

New data released by Dementia Australia reveals that the impact of dementia spans all age groups, with an estimated 29,000…

Year in review: Dementia breakthroughs

Dementia has surpassed heart disease to become the leading cause of death in Australia, a statistic confirmed by the Australian…

Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk – new study

Does exercising at any age help reduce your risk of dementia? Or only when you’re young? And what if you…

Design transforms dementia care

Far from being a mere backdrop, thoughtful and compassionate design can have a significant impact on the independence, safety, and…

ABS confirms dementia as leading cause of death

In 2024, over 17,500 deaths were from dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, which accounted for 9.4 per cent of all deaths…

Music can help preserve brain health: study

A Monash University study observed the listening habits of 10,800 people over the age of 70 and found that people…

Baby dolls bring calm to residents with dementia

Sometimes referred to as “doll therapy” or “empathy dolls”, but more accurately known as “child representation”, the use of cuddly…

My journey as a dementia carer

Jessie Halls became her husband's carer when he was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease at just 62 years old.…

Lecanemab approved by TGA

A new treatment for early to mild Alzheimer’s disease has been registered with Australia’s pharmaceutical regulator in a major development…

Australians behind brain health breakthroughs

Australian scientists are on the brink of massive breakthroughs in brain health. New treatments, early screening, and even a potential…

Specialist dementia care success in Qld

Anglicare Southern Queensland's Abri Residential Aged Care Home in Southport only opened it's specialist dementia unit in May of this…

Dementia rates 5x higher for First Nations people

Studies have consistently found that dementia is three to five times more prevalent with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people…

‘Think Again’: Challenging dementia misconceptions

Media giants News.com.au and The Australia have joined forces to tackle misconceptions about dementia head on, sharing personal stories and…

Antipsychotic use twice as high in residents with dementia

Researchers from Macquarie University have revealed that psychotropic medications are prescribed to aged care residents with dementia at twice the…

Dementia now number-one killer

Dementia has become the leading cause of death in Australia and more than one million people are expected to be living…

For migrants, dementia can mean losing a whole language

You may have lived in Australia for most of your adult life, speaking English every day. But if you acquired…