How electricity could heal wounds three times faster
04 May, 2023Chronic wounds are a major health problem for diabetic patients and the elderly — in extreme cases they can even lead to amputation.
New tool could be effective in assessing dementia risk
20 April, 2023Scientists hope the new tool could be used to make it easier for GPs and patients to get information on dementia risk factors.
NARI and Dementia Australia team up to bolster research, advocacy
24 March, 2023The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) and Dementia Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly pursue research goals.
The incontinence taboo
21 March, 2023 by Sonya Meyer*For an issue that affects a staggering one in three Australians — particularly the elderly — it's surprising that so little is said about incontinence.
Dementia test adapted for the hearing impaired
09 March, 2023UQ researchers have adapted a test that screens patients for dementia and Alzheimer's disease to make it suitable for people with hearing loss.
New GP Advice Service as dementia's impact grows
03 March, 2023Dementia Support Australia (DSA) has called for more support and understanding as the number of lives impacted by dementia grows.
Impact of dementia overtakes heart disease for over 65s
24 February, 2023Dementia has overtaken coronary heart disease as the leading cause of disease burden among Australians aged 65 and over.
Workshop on how culture influences dementia
10 February, 2023The online workshop by the National Ageing Research Institute will be held on 15 February from 9:30 am to 12 noon.
Scanner can detect bedsores up to five days earlier
10 February, 2023An Australian aged care provider has introduced the Provizio SEM Scanner to assist clinicians with the early detection of pressure injuries amongst residents.
Apathy: a possible risk factor for dementia progression
03 February, 2023Apathy increases in patients with mild cognitive impairment and is associated with worse clinical outcomes according to a new study.
Staying at Home initiative supports people with dementia, carers
02 February, 2023Dementia Support Australia's initiative provides strategies for maintaining quality of life that enable people living with dementia and their carers to stay together at home for as long as possible.
Treating hearing loss may lower dementia risk: study
18 January, 2023A new study suggests older adults with severe hearing loss are more likely to have dementia, whilst the likelihood decreases in those who use hearing aids.
US approves new Alzheimer's drug
13 January, 2023A new disease-modifying drug, lecanemab, for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, has been approved by the US FDA.
Horticulture therapy to improve care
26 December, 2022Bolton Clarke has recognised outstanding gardens from across the group's Allity residential homes as part of its newly launched gardening competition.
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's risk reduced by nature exposure
23 December, 2022US researchers have discovered a potential link between exposure to some types of natural environments and a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
