DCM Institute hits 275 Members
We are proud to announce our village manager program is growing by the day, with…More
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New technology letting aged care residents explore the world without leaving home
Aged care provider Opal is rolling out a new interactive technology in several their 77…More
Laughter is the best medicine – comedians being hired in the US to brighten the day of people with dementia
Comedians are being hired by the hour to help people with dementia in the US…More
Exercise better than drugs for dementia side effects, study finds
Exercise may be better than medication for treating dementia side effects, a new study has…More
The ‘hidden’ side of dementia: why dementia awareness needs to be a part of city planning
Town planners and architects are being asked to consider the specific needs of people with…More
Some myths about dementia debunked
It’s the second biggest cause of death in Australia and researchers are throwing their weight…More
Virtual reality (VR) can spot ‘navigation issues’ in early Alzheimer’s, says new research
A recent study from researchers at England’s University of Cambridge has found that VR can…More
A new national research plan is paving the way for dementia cure and care
Last week, the new Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Richard Colbeck, launched the…More
Good news: this new ‘matching’ service could fast-track dementia research
StepUp for Dementia Research, a new online service to be run by Sydney University, works…More
Video: listen to those pipes!
82-year-old Maurice Smith (pictured) hadn’t sung since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis five years ago – but…More