This year, International Nurses Day coincided with Mother’s Day. Nicky Hondros, a palliative care nurse shared her and her mum’s heartfelt story and provided a little glimpse into what it’s like caring for someone living with dementia.
Aspirin didn't prevent dementia when everyone was lumped together. For years, that has been the verdict from large trials, and it has left researchers with few affordable options for reducing the risk of a condition affecting hundreds of thousands of Australians. But when researchers looked at genetics, a different picture emerged for one group.
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For decades, dementia was something many families kept private. Today, more Australians are willing to talk about it, but that does not always mean they know how to interact with someone living with dementia. Three families share their experiences on World Alzheimer's Day.
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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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