dementia

Rear view of a grey-haired person clutching their head over a wooden table

Researchers uncover evidence in hospital data showing link between dementia and self-harm.

Three older women laughing in activewear at the park

Having good social connections is linked to better brain health and a longer life.

Older man working on laptop

Scientists hope the new tool could be used to make it easier for GPs and patients to get information on dementia risk factors.  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Professor Perminder Sanchdev

The UNSW researcher is recognised for his research into healthy brain ageing and prevention and early diagnosis of dementia.

Happy senior couple in the park

Keeping up with friends into old age could help prevent dementia.

Brain scans to diagnose Alzheimer's

Clinical trial results for lecanemab are a significant step rather than a ‘historic breakthrough’, say UNSW experts in Alzheimer’s disease.

Elderly woman at an aged care facility

A universal language for VAD in Australia would provide clarity and avoid legal issues, says an ethics and biolegality expert at UNSW Law & Justice. 

Elderly woman at an aged care facility

A new way of assessing aged care facilities using advanced computing will make them more fit for purpose for people living with dementia.

An MRI of Alzheimer's Disease

What can you do to help put the brakes on this cruel and debilitating disease? 

an elderly aboriginal man in ceremonial body paint

For First Nations peoples living with Dementia, loss of speech can bring loss of connection to family and culture. A new initiative has found a culturally friendly way to assist with communication.

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