Tag: Alzheimer's and Dementia
Call for help to find missing man
The family of a northern Tasmanian man who's been missing for two nights hold fears for his safety.[MORE]
Grape seed 'may help' in Alzheimer's fight
It might be hard to swallow, but the humble grape seed has been enlisted in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.[MORE]
Research reveals higher Indigenous dementia rate
New research in the Kimberley, in northern Western Australia, shows Aboriginal people suffer significantly higher rates of dementia than the wider population.[MORE]
Southern highlands' dementia facility open
A centre in the southern highlands to care for people with dementia has officially opened.[MORE]
Watkins 'regrets' resignation timing
Former deputy premier John Watkins says he has regrets about the timing of his resignation from politics.[MORE]
ACT links up to medical data 'internet'
A new digital network allowing ACT medical researchers to share information about major diseases is now online.[MORE]
Pratchett warns of Alzheimer's 'tsunami'
Bestselling author Terry Pratchett, who has Alzheimer's disease, warned on Monday (local time) that Britain faced a "tsunami" of dementia sufferers and pleaded for more funding into research.[MORE]
Forget brain drain, now it's brain gain
Western Australians will be the first in the country to have access to a brain fitness program which promises to improve memory function and cognitive ability by 10 years.[MORE]
Delaying dementia a walk in the park
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New research seems to have proven that walking can help the memory and perhaps delay dementia. [MORE]
Don't forget to exercise to improve memory
A West Australian research team says it has proved for the first time that 20 minutes of activity each day can improve memory function.[MORE]
Daughter reveals Thatcher's battle with dementia
The daughter of former British PM Margaret Thatcher has revealed the extent of her mother's struggle with dementia.[MORE]
New drug gives hope to Alzheimer's patients
New research has shown that an Australian-designed drug can improve brain function in patients with Alzheimer's disease. [MORE]
Use it or lose it, brain researchers say
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Australian scientists have shown how staying mentally active can help stave off dementia.[MORE]
PBS to subsidise Alzheimer's patch
The first skin patch treatment for Alzheimer's disease will be subsidised on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from next month.[MORE]
Aust researchers in Alzheimer's detection breakthrough
A group of Australian researchers has found a way to detect signs of Alzheimer's disease up to 18 months earlier than previously possible.[MORE]
Researchers claim Alzheimer's detection breakthrough
It is a disease that can lurk in the brain and finding it early enough has been the problem.[MORE]
UQ gets grant for Alzheimer's research
The University of Queensland (UQ) has received an $800,000 grant from the State Government for research into the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.[MORE]
'Millions more needed' to stave off dementia crisis
A leading scientific researcher says Australia needs to increase funding for dementia now in order to avoid a health care crisis in the future.[MORE]
Jury considers verdict in euthanasia murder trial
The jury in the trial of a Sydney woman accused of killing her partner with a euthanasia drug has retired to consider its verdict.[MORE]
Dementia forcing older Aussies in care for longer: study
A new report has found older people are spending longer in aged care facilities partly because so many of them have dementia.[MORE]
Qld scientists make Alzheimer's discovery
Neuroscientists at the Queensland Brain Institute have discovered a protein responsible for the degeneration of brain cells in Alzheimer's disease. [MORE]
Govt considers 'tagging' dementia sufferers
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Alzheimer's Australia says about one third of people with dementia at some point go missing, causing distress for carers and relatives.[MORE]
UK's Brown backs hybrid stem cell research
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says he will vote in favour of stem cell research using part human, part animal hybrid embryos when the issue is debated in the House of Commons tomorrow.[MORE]
$1m to go to Lightning Ridge dementia day care centre
The Walgett Shire Council has been awarded funding to build a dementia day care centre in Lightning Ridge.[MORE]
Caution urged over new hope for alzheimers sufferers
Experts in Britain have called for further research into a treatment for the brain degenerative disease, alzheimers.[MORE]
