Music and its Influence on the Brain
The question of music and its relationship to the human brain has always been a frequently…
Dementia
Intergenerational care programs
With an ageing population due to decreased birth rates combined with moves away from the traditional…
Study finds singing can trigger memories for those with dementia
The latest data from Dementia Australia indicates more than 425,000 people live with it and an…
Geoff Field talks Dementia
In the next decade, every single person in Australia will be affected by dementia/Alzheimer's disease, whether…
Sporting Concussions Could Lead To Dementia
Australia is a sports loving nation and we know that injuries come with the turf. But…
Good News: 4th March 2018
Dementia, endangerment and doctors: Bruce and Jess are here to shed the light on this week's…
Alzheimer’s Blood Test Breakthrough
Australian and Japanese scientists have made a significant Alzheimer’s breakthrough, developing a simple blood test that…
Is sitting down bad for our brains?
We tend to sit down a lot at work, school and in front of the TV.…
What can the Dutch teach us when it comes to aged care?
Australia, like most of the developed world has an ageing population, but is our aged health…
How empathy is affected in people with frontotemporal dementia
Dementia is often associated with memory loss - but did you know it can also be…
Why aren’t we paying more attention to advance care plans?
How can we deliver better care for people living with dementia? This was the main question…
Palliative care discussions needed in dementia care
This week is Palliative Care week, and it's an important reminder about the need to plan…