Alzheimer’s
Chronic Stress and Depression Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
A recent Swedish study has appeared to show a link between chronic stress and depression and a higher risk of......
Child Epilepsy – Treatment Breakthrough
Research into dementia at Macquarie University has had some other beneficial applications. The discovery that gene therapy that can stop......
New Alzheimer’s report highlights importance of post-diagnosis care
A new report released this week by Alzheimer’s Disease International looks at the importance of post-diagnosis care for patients Highlighting......
Relief coming for Motor Neurone Disease and Alzheimer’s
Gene treatments that reduce or prevent the effect of Motor Neuron Disease and Alzheimer’s may be possible, after Macquarie University......
The Dementia Dilemma
Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia and new research reveals that it’s just going to get......
False Memories
Many people who have had a sudden traumatic event remember the fear or anxiety, but the details may not be......
The search for best technology to aid dementia sufferers
Communication comes naturally to every human and is essential for social connection. For people living with dementia, communication becomes increasingly......
Blank Tiles at the Adelaide Fringe Festival
In Blank Tiles, performer Dylan Cole explores an ex-Scrabble champion’s descent into dementia. Touching, funny but also dark, Blank Tiles is......
The effect of Alzheimer’s on loved ones
Coinciding with the start of Dementia Awareness Month, Alzheimer’s Australia released a survey highlighting the significant impact the disease can......
Making sure people with dementia have the death they want
You’ve heard the controversial euthanasia debate, but what happens when it isn’t the law stopping people from making decisions about......