Category: News
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New post-diagnostic support program in the ACT – SPICE
Showcasing a new post-diagnostic support program, Sustainable Personalised Interventions for Cognition, Care, and Engagement (SPICE)
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Nutrition and dementia
Try to maintain a healthy weight and talk to your doctor if you have concerns about your weight, diet or appetite.
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Dementia Alliance International Peer-to-Peer Support Groups
By DAI Co-founder, Kate Swaffer, MSc.
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Older Adult Mental Health Week
1 – 10 October is Older Adult Mental Health Week, an important time to increase awareness about depression and anxiety which can occur with, or following, a dementia diagnosis.
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Meet the Australian Research Team
Pictured from left to right. Top row: Nora Wong, Henry Brodaty and Yun-Hee Jeon. Bottom row: Lee-Fay Low, Lyn Phillipson, Meredith Gresham and Amy Tan.
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Women’s Health Week
During Women’s Health Week, we encourage all women, and their families, to consider if they’re experiencing any of the signs and symptoms of dementia, and to seek a diagnosis and support.
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Speech pathology after a dementia diagnosis
By Beth Causa, Speech Pathologist with a passion for rehabilitation, disability and aged care.
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Support to stay at home following a dementia diagnosis
Showcasing post-diagnostic support programs currently running in Australia by Dementia Support Australia, Dementia Australia and the Uniting War Memorial Hospital
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Stroke and dementia
Age makes us more susceptible to having a stroke, as does having a mother, father, or other close relative who has had a stroke.
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Dental health
Good oral health is vital for all Australians, but as we age, deteriorating health, cognition and mobility can make dental hygiene more challenging.