Category: News & Articles
... studies that will look to identify those most at risk of developing dementia and then attempt to delay or stop its development are underway ... studies that will look to identify those most at risk of developing dementia and then attempt to delay or stop its development are underway in the Hunter New England region. Dementia is a debilitating disease which progressively robs people of ...
Category: News & Articles
... has been awarded $3.38 million in federal funding to improve dementia care and outcomes. A multi-institute research team led by ... has been awarded $3.38 million in federal funding to improve dementia care and outcomes. The project titled ‘Australian Community of Practice in Research in Dementia’ (ACcORD) was one of six Dementia Research Team Grants worth ...
Category: News & Articles
... IQ have a significantly increased risk of developing early-onset dementia and its precursors. A new international study has shown for the ... IQ have a significantly increased risk of developing early-onset dementia and its precursors. Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) ... fitness were 2.5-times more likely to develop early-onset dementia. A lower IQ brought a four-times greater risk, while a ...
Category: News & Articles
... million from the NHMRC to improve outcomes for people living with dementia The University of Newcastle (UON) has been awarded more than ... (NHMRC) to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for people living with dementia. The funding includes two research grants and one fellowship, ... million commitment to improving the lives of Australian’s fighting dementia. A Boosting Dementia Research Grant of $1,251,378 million has ...
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... $544,096 in funding to improve the safety and outcomes of people with dementia after they are discharged from hospital A study led by the ... $544,096 in funding to improve the safety and outcomes of people with dementia after they are discharged from hospital. UON health services ... Health program, Associate Professor Ashley Kable, said people with dementia are particularly vulnerable to medication problems after they ...
Category: News & Articles
... NHMRC to improve the outcomes of Indigenous Australians living with dementia. An esteemed health-behaviour researcher from the University of ... (NHMRC) to improve the outcomes of Indigenous Australians living with dementia. Lead Chief Investigator Laureate Professor Robert ... of a community-based approach to increase timely diagnosis of dementia, and the delivery of best practice dementia care. “Many ...
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... the three-month journey to increase awareness for Diabetes, Dementia and Depression, the three rampant diseases of Western society. ... News & Articles Chairman to ‘walk the walk’ for Diabetes, Dementia, Depression HMRI Chairman Glenn Turner will be embarking one-up ... Switzerland and Italy, to Rome. Glenn Turner, EEG, Brain, Diabetes, Dementia, Depression, Neurological studies Chairman to ‘walk the ...
Category: Research
... vasular flow and white matter lesions in the development of Vascular Dementia (VaD) - Tomago Aluminium Research Grant in Dementia ...
Category: Research
Family carers of people with dementia take on many complex, often physically and emotionally challenging tasks to support their family member with dementia. These can lead to significant levels of anxiety, depression ... regions of Australia face unique challenges in terms of accessing dementia care. Geographical isolation introduces difficulty with ...
Category: Research
There are currently more than 342,000 people living with dementia in Australia, and an estimated 1.2 million people caring for them. A relatively new line of investigation in dementia is the impact of the disease on social functioning. Failure to ... with family, friends and carers. This project will examine the dementia patient’s ability to recognise emotions and infer thoughts, ...
