How does HRT affect the risk of dementia? And why do some studies say the therapy increases the risk, while others say it reduces it?
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What is ‘doll therapy’ for people with dementia? And is it backed by science?
Learn how lifelike dolls can provide comfort and reduce distress for those experiencing memory loss and altered perceptions.
Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia?
Explore the challenges of caring for people with dementia and the ethics of the controversial ‘fake-away’ approach.
What is brain fog and why does it happen in mid-life?
Many women experience memory issues before and after menopause, but is brain fog, what does it feel like and when should you worry?
A New Medication for Alzheimer’s Disease?
Aducanumab is a medication designed to treat Alzheimer’s disease developed by Biogen. It’s a monoclonal antibody...
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.
Why is lack of sleep linked to dementia?
The link between sleep and dementia is two-way. Dementia certainly affects sleep, but can sleep itself cause dementia?
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.
What you eat affects Alzheimer’s disease risk
A new study follows the development of Alzheimer’s disease in a range of countries that have very different eating patterns, this is what they found.
Video: Avoiding dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
More than 400,000 Australians live with dementia. There is no effective treatment, but there are things you can do to help prevent or delay it.
