Category: News
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New research to help people access dementia-friendly eye tests
Researchers at the University of Melbourne and the Australian College of Optometry, Victoria, are conducting research to improve the experience for people living with dementia when having eye tests.
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Webinar: Navigating the system, finding supports after diagnosis
This live webinar was held on Wednesday 16 March 2022 with Prof Henry Brodaty, Bill Yeates, Dr Stephanie Daly, Dr Andrea Lees, and Sue Tolhurst
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Natural disasters and people living with dementia
by Dr Meredith Gresham, Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA)
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Hearing Awareness Week: Time to get your hearing checked!
Uncorrected hearing loss increases your risk of dementia and makes life harder for those already living with dementia.
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Showcasing the Museum of Love and the Celebrate Ageing Program
This Valentine’s Day remember to maintain those loving relationships and celebrate your personal connections.
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How your GP and practice nurse can help
With thanks to Illawarra GPs, Dr Russell Pearson and Dr Jeff Hall
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Keeping active and social while raising funds and awareness
By Bill Yeates, Dementia Advocate
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Medication Review: Watch out for Anticholinergics
by Dr Grace Wong, Bachelor of Medical Studies (Dist.) / Doctor of Medicine (Dist.)
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Reducing the risk of vascular dementia
Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease.