Aromatherapy has been found to be effective in helping with the agitation, anxiety and irritability that often occurs in people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.
Could our ageing canine companions hold clues to better dementia treatments? Scientists have found links between brain changes in dogs with cognitive decline and those seen in people with Alzheimer’s disease, including a potential blood biomarker that could help researchers track the condition.
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Australia’s dementia care rules haven't been updated since 2016, but that is about to change. Monash University is calling on the public to help shape the first major guideline update in a decade - and here's how you make your voice heard.
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The Government wants Australians to start thinking about dementia decades before they might develop it. New letters are being sent to 50-year-olds with advice on the lifestyle and health factors that could help reduce their dementia risk.
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