Category: News

  • Dementia Alliance International Peer-to-Peer Support Groups

    By DAI Co-founder, Kate Swaffer, MSc.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Speech pathology after a dementia diagnosis

    By Beth Causa, Speech Pathologist with a passion for rehabilitation, disability and aged care.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Libraries and people with dementia

    Libraries provide a wealth of resources for all ages and can be particularly useful and engaging for older people including people living with dementia.

  • Gardening and people living with dementia

    With the worst of winter (hopefully) behind us, it’s time to think about gardening and all the benefits gardens and horticulture therapy can bring for people living with dementia.