There’s an urgent need to create clearer, easier and more supportive pathways for Australians diagnosed with dementia.
Being aware of terminal lucidity, when some people with dementia suddenly becoming lucid, can help loved ones understand it’s part of the dying process.
The finding arose from long-term follow-up of patients who received human growth hormone that was taken from brain tissue of deceased donors, but the risk is very low – and you can’t “catch” it like a virus.
Loneliness isn’t a universal occurrence in later life, but tends to affect older people who live alone or in care homes. We must work collectively to destigmatise loneliness, and create a safe space to talk about it.
Monitoring the quality of healthcare by routinely collecting, analysing and sharing standardised health-related information.
A study details the activities older people can engage in that are most likely to help in the battle against dementia.
As Alzheimer’s cases grow, scientists have been deep in debate over its causes. Now, with treatments are on the horizon, the new race is to ready the health system.
Up to 60% of people with dementia will get lost at some point after diagnosis – but are more likely to survive than other older people.
Someone who is self-aware may be a better choice then your nearest and dearest when it comes to enacting your will and preferences as you age.
Neither polypharmacy nor complex medication regimens necessarily lead to good health results for patients.
There’s no one “thing” we can blame for causing dementia, and why it’s so hard to find that silver bullet to stop it – particularly at older ages.
There are about 50 sexual assaults in Australian aged care homes every week, but staff are expected to assess the severity and impact of incidents without training.
Research across two countries shows that a lack of meaningful connections, coupled with media sensationalism, cultivate concerning perceptions.
Case studies on ageing have been turned into creative narratives, with the help of Miles Franklin Literary Award winner Josephine Wilson.
COVID-19 has highlighted what's possible when the collective will exists to mobilise attention and healthcare resources – something the slow emergence of chronic disease could not.
Beyond COVID-19, is AI part of the response to the failures of aged care?
The death of a family member inspired a rethinking of palliative care to make it more of a home away from home.
Although a great deal of research is still required, it may one day be possible to identify and treat people suffering from CTE, or at risk of it.
From dementia to depression to drug addiction, artificial brain stimulation has been hailed as a landmark medical technology for the future. But safeguards are needed if we want the benefits without the risks.
The aged care royal commission's interim report paints a picture of a system in deep crisis. Its recommendations for action have some merit, but won't address what are underlying systemic problems.
There's far more to the way we walk than we first thought, including it being a possible early indicator of dementia.
For the first time in human history, the world's population is rapidly ageing, and in an ageist society we're ill-prepared to handle it. A Different Lens explores the challenges of an ageing population.
Using pressure injury rates to target underperforming nursing homes is critical to improving Australia’s aged care system.
The challenge of providing appropriate care to an ageing population means the rate of technological innovation needs to be stepped up and more smart homes created.
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