COVID-19 has had and continues to have a big impact on conventional general practice service delivery. The...
Dementia
Boost your Mental Health with Regular Exercise
Most of us initially get into exercising for the physical benefits we seek - weight loss, muscle toning, energy and...
Tips to boost your brain health
Every three seconds, there is one new case of dementia worldwide. Dementia affects thinking, behaviour and the ability...
What does your walk say about your health?
Scientists used data from a long running study to see if ‘gait speed’ was linked to poorer health outcomes, an older appearance and an ageing brain. This is what they found.
Other therapies beat drugs for agitation and aggression
Antipsychotic drugs are commonly prescribed to people with dementia but music and massage can be at leat as effective in treating the agitation and aggression of dementia
Does alcohol increase your risk of dementia?
People who have a few drinks a week may have a reduced risk of dementia.
Older Person’s COVID-19 Support Line
The effects of COVID-19 on older Australians aren’t limited to the virus. Information and support for older Australians is available at this support line.
The challenge of treating Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have had a pretty unsuccessful time of it trying to find a treatment for the commonest form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease.
Dementia – Aboriginal health
By keeping your brain active and keeping your body healthy, you can help protect yourself against dementia. Keeping social with your mob, doing things like painting, playing music, singing, and yarning up.
Exercise is the drug you need for your brain
There have been many studies linking exercise with benefits for the brain but no-one’s been too sure about whether that’s the exercise itself or from a general increase in heart health.
