Want to keep your brain sharp as you age? Get moving – even if you have signs of dementia
Older people who move may keep more of their memory and thinking skills than those…More
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Drumming workshop for aged care residents hits the right note
The program at Whiddon’s Belmont and Redhead facilities in the NSW Hunter region is the…More
Did you know many people with dementia are cared for at home?
While around half of our aged care residents in Australia have some form of dementia,…More
Not just about art: Queensland gallery lets people with dementia get creative
Based on similar programs in Australia and overseas, the Art and Dementia tour at the…More
Women, want to keep your brain healthy as you age? Watch your cholesterol
Two new University of Melbourne studies have proven cholesterol levels can change the makeup of…More
Did you know your heart health affects your risk of dementia?
It’s one of the many things we learned from this story in which Alzheimer’s Research…More
Looking to make a music playlist for someone with dementia? Check out this website
BBC Music Memories is a new site with over 1,800 songs, including music from every…More
Can a genetic test predict your risk of dementia?
This week, ABC Radio aired a story about a genetic test for dementia developed by…More
The power of song: Australian-first pilot to teach aged care residents how to make music
Aged care provider Fresh Hope Care is partnering with Singaporean-based music technology company I’m Soul…More
Survey reveals that 61 per cent of aged care residents are being given psychiatric drugs every day
The University of Tasmania survey of more than 11,000 residents in 150 audited homes found…More