Information for providers of in-home care regarding coronavirus COVID-19 and supporting people living with dementia.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): tips for carers, families and friends of people with dementia
Tips and advice on COVID-19 for carers, families and friends of people living with dementia.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): tips for people living with dementia
Tips for carers, families and friends of people living with dementia and ideas for ways to pass the time in self-isolation.
Pseudodementia reversible but easy to miss
Severe depression and psychosis can cause cognitive impairment similar to what’s seen in dementia, but the effects are reversible with the right treatment.
How long do hip and knee replacements last?
Asking how long your replacement will last is a common question before surgery, now a new review of the evidence has come up with some answers.
Osteoporosis – symptoms, diagnosis and prevention
As people age, their bone mineral density decreases, leading to an increased risk of osteoporosis.
Cerebral palsy rates falling in Australia
The rate of cerebral palsy in children up to age 5 has fallen by 30 per cent over the last ten years or so. The reasons are complex.
Can you reduce the age of your brain?
The research is in and it’s good news. Older people who do aerobic exercise weekly can improve their cognition and reduce their ‘brain-age.’
Which exercises are the key to preventing falls?
Researched collected the data on over 20,000 people who had fallen; how they had fallen and how they exercised to find out which exercises are best to help prevent falls.
Can you prevent dementia?
Research shows that modifying your lifestyle can reduce the effect of cognitive decline in older adults.
