HelloCare share stories about Dementia to offer guidance and support to those who are living with dementia, and to those who care for others living with dementia. We encourage you to share these stories.
Did you know people who experienced trauma as children face a 76% higher risk of developing dementia later in life? New research is starting to explain why, and it centres on a surprising part of the brain.
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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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15 days. That's the average hospital stay for someone with dementia, nearly six times the general average. The data is clear: investing in dementia-competent care isn't just good practice, it pays for itself.
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A woman with late-stage Alzheimer's couldn't speak beyond single words. After a "heroic dose" of magic mushrooms she woke up 19 hours later telling stories, walking unaided, and laughing. One case. But what a case.
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