Participants who woke up fewer times during the night performed better on memory tasks the next day.
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It’s still unclear whether HRT can protect brain function and prevent dementia.
Long overlooked by scientists, white matter may provide clues to some of the brain’s greatest mysteries.
Both too much and too little sleep may interfere with our cognition.
Although Medicare has agreed to pay for Aduhelm, its coverage comes with restrictions.
When aged care residents are involved with mealtime jobs such as sorting cutlery and laying the table, they are treated like people not task lists.
Across Canada and the United States, more than two million people are living with aphasia and its language and communication challenges.
New research reveals how socioeconomic status influences our memory abilities and risk of dementia.
A clearer understanding of the true treatment costs of dementia for American Indian and Alaska Native adults could help health services better meet the needs of the populations they serve.
While longer naps are a normal part of aging, excessively long dozes could be a warning signal for cognitive decline.
Brain changes including shrinkage, weakened connections and poorer performance on thinking and memory tests could explain ‘brain fog’ after COVID – even after ‘mild’ cases.
Picture how you’d like to be cared for as an older Australian who needs help. Now compare that to the reality for today’s aged care residents and carers.
Sometimes Granny can be a bit too honest. This is a normal part of ageing.
If replicated in humans, these findings could mean that targeting or boosting the circadian rhythm in Alzheimer’s patients, could help with managing the disease
During the pandemic, carers reported their loved ones with dementia became more disoriented, restless and withdrawn. And carers themselves experienced poorer mental health.
People living with dementia in the South Asian community often face challenges accessing care because of a lack of culturally appropriate services, language barriers or perceived stigma about dementia
Heart health is strongly linked to brain health and risk of dementia. That means improving one can protect us from the other.
Coronavirus has disproportionately impacted the most vulnerable seniors. We need socially innovative solutions to redesign long-term care and help seniors age safely and with dignity.
Research shows that violence between patients is prevalent, often overlooked and largely unaddressed.
In tough conversations, show your respect for loved ones’ autonomy and dignity.
Top contributors
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Associate Professor, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University
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Associate professor, University of Sydney
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Research Fellow in Neuroimmunology, UCL
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Head of Clinical Services, Dementia Support Australia, & Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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Associate Professor in Cellular Neuroscience, University of Reading
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Professor in Ageing and Health, University of Sydney
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Senior Research Fellow in the Institute of Population Health, NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast, University of Liverpool
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Professor of Chemistry and Senior Scientist of the Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, University of Toronto
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Host, The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation
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Professor of Psychology in Epidemiology, UCL
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Professor of Neurology, UCL
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Professor Emeritus of Molecular Neurobiology at the University of Manchester and a Visiting Professorial Fellow, University of Oxford
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Post grad student at University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh
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Investigations Editor, Insights, The Conversation
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Associate Professor, Neurology, University of Florida
