Why is everyone talking about Dementia?
Dementia is a public health priority with a huge human and economic burden. 50 million people are living with dementia globally and 850,000 of those...
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When dementia prevention is front of mind
When dementia prevention is front of mind: Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians and the leading cause of death for women....
Norovirus is on the rise
Norovirus is on the rise: here’s how to protect your elderly loved ones from Norovirus as cases in over 65’s surge. As the winter season...
People with dementia facing new challenges
A study exploring how increased digitalisation since the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted finance management for people with dementia and their carers is published today. Researchers...
Simple swaps for a dementia friendly Christmas
Simple swaps to make your Christmas Dementia friendly from the care experts at Lottie: Christmas is no doubt a magical time of year, but it can...
Link between sleep apnoea and dementia
UQ study explains link between sleep apnoea and dementia: Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered a link between obstructive sleep apnoea and an...
The Bionics Institute depression trial for dementia
The Bionics Institute is preparing to launch a world-first clinical research trial to investigate whether a treatment for depression could be the key to fighting...
World Singing Day: How Singing Can Help Those Living with Dementia
World Singing Day: How Singing Can Help Those Living with Dementia: From looking after your lung health to promoting social and neural connections, singing can...
WHO’s first blueprint for dementia research
Launch of WHO’s first blueprint for dementia research: Dementia is one of the greatest health challenges of our generation. “Although dementia is the 7th leading...
Communication support for carers this Alzheimer’s Month
Communication support for carers this Alzheimer’s Month: To mark this year’s Alzheimer’s Month (September), new research by Lottie has found over the last 12 months, more...
