The way people living with dementia experience the world can change as the disease progresses. Their sense of reality or place in time can become distorted, which can cause agitation and distress. One of the best ways to support people ...

The NSW Supreme Court has been told that the police officer who discharged his Taser at a great-grandmother while responding to an incident at a NSW aged care facility allegedly said he “needed to” use his weapon, even though he wasn’t “meant ...

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has decided not to register Alzheimer's drug lecanemab (LEQEMBI) on the basis that "the demonstrated efficacy did not outweigh the safety risks associated with the use of this medicine." Lecanemab is an antibody infusion therapy ...

The team behind Australian designed, purpose-built tablet Lumin, used their expertise in tech and design into the "world's easiest tablet for seniors", with their efforts being recognised in the product category at this year's Australian Good Design Awards for Excellence ...

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed this week that dementia is projected to become the nation's leading cause of death. In 2023 dementia was the second highest cause of death behind ischaemic heart disease, however, less than 250 death ...

Globally, stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and the World Stroke Organisation projects that incidents of stroke will continue to increase into the future. The link between stroke and dementia is well established, however new research out ...

Caring for someone with dementia as they approach the end of their life can often feel lonely and isolating. However, engaging in conversations about death and dying can help families and caregivers feel more prepared and supported.   According to Sarah Fox, ...

Eighty per cent of the general public incorrectly believe that dementia is a normal part of ageing, according to a new global study by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI). As the number of people living with dementia continues to grow, this ...

A new report estimated there are 411,000 Aussies living with dementia – with that number expected to double in the next three decades. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) released it latest report detailing the reality of dementia ...

Almost 1000 participants converged on Sydney last week to hear from trailblazing researchers, advocates, tech developers and those with lived experience, at the biannual International Dementia Conference 2024. The two day forum featured more than 90 keynote speakers and panellists, ...