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Walking for transport helps older people to live longer
A new study has found that older adults who walked for transport at least once a week lived longer than…
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Terminal lucidity: why do loved ones with dementia sometimes âcome backâ before death?
Yen Ying Lim, Monash University and Diny Thomson, Monash University Dementia is often described as âthe long goodbyeâ. Although the…
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Spaces with more greenery and lower crime rates may reduce dementia risk
New research has found that living in "greener" neighbourhoods with lower crime rates is associated with having fewer modifiable dementia…
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New study finds opioid use in Australian aged care 30 times higher than in Japanese residents
A new study has found that only 11 per cent of Japanese aged-care residents are prescribed regular painkiller medications, compared…
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New research finds link between sleep and dementia
A new study has found enhancing or maintaining deep sleep in older years could prevent dementia. Led by Associate Professor…
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Opinion
Taking more than 5 pills a day? âDeprescribingâ can prevent harm â especially for older people
People are living longer and with more chronic health conditions â including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and dementia â than…
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Clinical Practice
New study reveals concerning prescriptions for dementia patients
A new study by Monash University found that vulnerable patient groups, such as those with dementia and patients over 85,…
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News
What is âsundowningâ and why does it happen with dementia?
Steve Macfarlane, Monash University The term âsundowningâ is sometimes used to describe a tendency for people living with dementia to…
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Industry & Reform
Chess and crosswords proven to slow down risk of dementia
Computers, crossword puzzles, and chess â these three "brain activities" have a shared factor in being much stronger in slowing…
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Igniting a passion for aged care: nurse educator on International Nurse Day
A nurse educator has reflected on the importance of teaching students the value of a career in aged care on…
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