Industry News
$25 million for dementia, aging and aged care research
The Australian Government will provide an unprecedented $25 million for dementia, aging and aged care research through 18 grants. [ + ]
Participants needed to test drug treatment for dementia
Clinical scientists are seeking participants for a Phase 3 clinical trial to test a drug that could slow the process of cognitive decline. [ + ]
Qld's new strategy to support people at end of life
A new strategy and workforce plan includes an additional $171 million investment to improve palliative and end-of-life care for Queenslanders. [ + ]
Research to engage older people in policy discussions
Improving the participation of older people in key policy discussions about early intervention is the focus of Torrens University Australia's latest research. [ + ]
Quality Dementia Care Action Plan released
Dementia Australia has launched the plan with the aim of improving the quality of care for people living with dementia, their families and carers in Australia. [ + ]
Commitment to aged care reform welcomed
Council on the Ageing Australia has welcomed the comprehensive scope of the aged care reform initiatives funded in this Budget. [ + ]
Free training course to improve care for dementia, incontinence
The National Ageing Research Institute has launched a training course, aimed at improving the quality of care for people living with dementia and incontinence. [ + ]
Digital technology could reduce A&E attendance
The use of digital technology in residential care homes can reduce the number of emergency department attendances by 10% each month, according to new research. [ + ]
Eisai and Biogen announce Alzheimer's drug trial results
Partner companies Eisai and Biogen have recently announced promising clinical trial results for their new Alzheimer's drug lecanemab. [ + ]
Department announces revision of Aged Care Supplements
The Department of Health and Aged Care has announced a revision to the Schedule of Aged Care Subsidies and Supplements applying from 1 October 2022. [ + ]
Patricia Sparrow returns to COTA as new Chief Executive
COTA Australia has announced the appointment of Patricia Sparrow as its next Chief Executive, to succeed Ian Yates. [ + ]
Free mobile app to support early dementia diagnosis
Dementia Australia has launched a free mobile app that helps people to privately monitor and better understand suspected changes in their cognition over time. [ + ]
Healthy lifestyle halves risk of dementia for diabetics
A healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of dementia in those with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study of hundreds of thousands of people in the UK. [ + ]
The secrets of ageing with resilience
Keys to resilient ageing include keeping things in perspective, mobilising coping skills, drawing on supports and identifying irrational thoughts. [ + ]
Cafe an inclusive, relaxing space for people with dementia, carers
A local retirement village is creating an inclusive and relaxing space for customers with dementia and their family or carers. [ + ]
