Finding momentary pleasure: how viewing art can help people with dementia
A new study shows that looking at paintings can bring pleasure to people living with dementia, affecting their wellbeing even after the memory of the event has gone.
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How we discovered a possible link between car exhausts and Alzheimer’s
Tiny particles of a mineral known as magnetite may be causing havoc with our health.
Why singing may help people with dementia
Long after people with dementia have forgotten the names of their loved ones, they can still recall songs they learned in their teenage years.
We’re creating our own visual map of what a ‘dementia-friendly community’ should look like
Small businesses such as pubs and hairdressers are key to allowing people with dementia to maintain meaningful social ties.
Answering the same questions over and over: how to talk to people with dementia
If you care for or know someone with dementia, they've probably asked you “what are we doing today?” “who are you?” or “when are we going home?”
Looking for a nursing home place for your parent with dementia? Here’s what to consider
Admitting a loved one to a nursing home is a difficult decision and is usually only arrived at once the person's care needs cannot be met by the family and community-based services.
How far off is a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease?
Blood has some disadvantages for diagnosis as it is separated from the brain by what is called the "blood brain barrier". This makes it difficult to establish that a signal is actually coming from the brain.
Alzheimer’s breakthrough? Have we nearly cured dementia? Not just yet…
News reports this week hailing a breakthrough in Alzheimer's research, saying a vaccine for the disease is a few years away, have raised hopes for many. But let's take a step back from the headlines.
Why we need to find a cure for ‘social death’
Recognising the symptoms of the dispossessed will prevent crimes against humanity.
How Australians Die: cause #3 – dementia (Alzheimer’s)
Dementia is the third leading cause of death in Australia. As the population ages, the number of people with dementia is expected to rise, as is the number of deaths from dementia.
Peter, Paul, Kylie … David! Why we forget family members’ names
How often has your own mother forgotten your name? Does she ever cycle through the names of each of your siblings – and perhaps even the family pet – before getting to yours?
Is there really a benefit from getting an early dementia diagnosis?
The Alzheimer's Society is concerned that people with dementia aren't getting diagnosed soon enough. But there are pros and cons to an early diagnosis.
Beastie Boy John Berry died of frontal lobe dementia – but what is it?
Fronto-temporal dementia is a rare form of dementia that typically strikes people in middle-age. Sadly, it is often misdiagnosed.
How designing smarter textile tech can help people living with dementia
A new project is incorporating technology into textiles to help people with late-stage dementia.
Should older people and those with dementia have their licences revoked?
One of the major dilemmas for families and doctors of people with dementia is whether they should still be licensed to drive.
Want to build better computer games? Call an architect
A new game designed to aid dementia research shows how understanding architecture is vital to gameplay.
Sensational headlines about dementia ‘breakthroughs’ are damaging to patients and their families
Dementia headlines are often misleading, but it's not only journalists who are to blame.
What we know and suspect about the causes of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is the second-most-prevalent neurodegenerative condition in Australia, with an estimated 70,000 living with the disease. But what do we know about the causes and risk factors?
Resisting expanding disease empires: why we shouldn’t label healthy people as sick
The creation of new “pre-conditions” is turning millions of people into patients across the globe.
Memory loss: it’s not all amnesia
People lose their memory in many different ways. A neuropsychologist explains the lingo.
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