I was only married to my husband for 3 years before he got dementia
Vicki Barry had only been married for three years before her husband Mike was diagnosed with dementia. She cared for him for the next 14 years before this very difficult decision.
Dementia
Aussie dementia drug trial hits new major milestone
A daily pill dubbed the “holy grail” for dementia has reached a major milestone – and it could catapult Aussie scientists on to the world stage.
Why it’s thought these weight loss drugs may reduce risk of dementia
A new study has revealed that people on these weight loss drugs had a significantly lower risk of developing dementia, especially among women.
I quit my job at 30 to care for my mum after her dementia diagnosis
I had hoped that being with mum in person would make things easier. But instead, I spent much of my time navigating a complex healthcare system.
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TV star: My mum had dementia. This scares me to think about
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The small clues this new tool looks at to diagnose dementia
A new tool that detects dementia looks at these clues in medical records to diagnose the disease earlier so people can start treatment.
Drug that stops dementia to be trialled in Australia next month
A world-leading drug that can delay or even stop the onset of Alzheimer’s disease will be trialled in Australia next month.
This aspect of the brain may improve in Alzheimer’s patients
For the first time, one part of brain function in Alzheimer’s patients has actually been shown to improve even though they lose their ability to socialise.
Why treating this common hearing issue may delay dementia
This common problem with hearing is blamed for a third of dementia cases in older people, a study suggests.
‘What was that again?’: Subtle signs I had dementia at 57
Tracing back my earlier symptoms, I felt anxious making phone calls and going to the shops – normal things I have done on a daily basis for years.
This readily available vaccine may cut your dementia risk by 20 per cent
A vaccine that is free to anyone aged 65 plus, or costs $650 for younger people, may cut dementia risk by a fifth — even though it’s for a completely different condition.
‘Already critical’: Next steps needed to fight dementia crisis
This is what needs to happen to tackle the “dementia crisis” that’s occurring in Australia.
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