Dementia
Sciences & Technology
Space research helps find targets for early Alzheimer’s test
Methods used to study asteroids and planets could be used in a new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease – potentially before clinical symptoms develop
Health & Medicine
A hearing aid could extend your brain function by years
New research shows hearing aids can stabilise cognitive function for at least three years for older adults with hearing loss
Health & Medicine
Why everybody living with dementia needs regular eye tests
Researchers have developed a guide to dementia-friendly eyecare, supporting people living with dementia to see as well as possible, for as long as possible
Health & Medicine
Brain white matter declines for years after a stroke
The loss of brain white matter and associated cognitive decline is faster for at least three years after a stroke
Health & Medicine
We can reduce the risk of mental illness and dementia as we age
We know physical activity benefits the body, but it can also help cognition and reduce the risk of dementia in older Australians
Arts & Culture
5 ways singing helps humanity
Singing is a powerful way of achieving deep personal and social meaning, as well as supporting our mental and physical wellbeing
Arts & Culture
The music app supporting dementia care at home
A new app aims to train family carers of people with dementia to use music to support care and reduce symptoms at home
Health & Medicine
A window on memory loss in Alzheimer’s
Using a miniscope to observe the brain in action, researchers find evidence that memory loss in Alzheimer’s may partly be a signalling problem
Health & Medicine
Meeting the challenge of dementia prevention in Australia
Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australian women and the second leading cause of death for Australians overall. Dementia prevention must be prioritised
Arts & Culture
Using music and words to bridge dementia
Music and reading can help people living with dementia. Now an international trial is showing that specific programs can help carers deliver these benefits to their loved ones at home