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Dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, their behaviour and their ability to perform everyday tasks. There are more than 100 different causes of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. Dementia is more common in older people, although people under 65 can develop so called younger onset dementia. Learn about common dementia worries, how to prepare your home environment and caring for someone with dementia in this section.
Dementia – an overview
Dementia is an umbrella term that refers to symptoms caused by changes in the functioning of the brain that affect memory, personality and behaviour. ...
Worried about dementia?
You might be worried you or a family member has dementia. Learn tips to help you understand the early signs of dementia and how to raise concerns with...
Dementia and the home environment
Making your home environment safe and comfortable for a person with dementia is very important. Find out more by reading these helpful resources.
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease affects the brain functions, memory and behaviour. Find out about symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, and how to help delay its onset.
Younger onset dementia
People under 65 can develop so-called younger onset dementia. Learn about planning, legal rights and respite care for people with early onset dementia...
Caring for someone with dementia
Caring for someone with dementia can be frustrating and stressful at times, but there are organisations that can help with training and support.
Respite care for carers of people with dementia
There are many ways to get respite care. Here is some information about the different types of respite care available and programs to look into.
Dementia and driving
Dementia can affect your memory, concentration, judgement and vision, which can make driving a car more difficult. Learn about how it can affect drivi...
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Alzheimers disease
Alzheimers disease is a form of dementia.
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Dementia (Non-Alzheimer type) - Brain Foundation
Dementia (Non-Alzheimer type) (See also Alzheimers Disease) Description The term dementia is used to describe the pattern of deteriorating intellectual function particularly (although not exclusively) in the elderly that can occur as a result of various neurological disorders
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Alzheimers Disease - Brain Foundation
Alzheimers Disease Description Alzheimers Disease is a form of dementia a neurodegenerative disease that damages the brains intellectual functions (memory, orientation, calculation, etc
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Dementia Australia | Dementia research
Researchers are currently investigating a number of aspects of dementia. Research into the causes of dementia There is still much to learn about the possible causes of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease - the most common form of dementia.
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Alzheimer's disease - myDr.com.au
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. Find out all you need to know, including what causes it and whether it can be prevented.
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Dementia Australia | Genetics of dementia
People affected by dementia are often concerned about whether the condition can be passed along in families. Here we discuss the role of heredity in Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia.
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Dementia: what is it? - myDr.com.au
Dementia affects thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Find out the early signs of dementia and the importance of a timely diagnosis.
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Dementia Australia | Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease
Research has established a link between Down syndrome and Alzheimers disease. This page explains what is currently known about this link, and discusses the diagnosis of Alzheimers disease in people with Down syndrome and some information about where to find additional support.
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Down Syndrome and Dementia: A Guide for Families
Dementia is an umbrella term that includes a range of conditions that cause symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills.
Read more on Down Syndrome Australia website
Dementia Australia | Dementia treatments and cure
Researchers around the world are working to develop effective treatments for dementia, and eventually to find a cure. Much of this work is focussed on Alzheimers disease, the most common form of dementia. There is currently no cure for Alzheimers disease. Available medications can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life in some people, but they do not stop the progress
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Rivastigmine for people with Alzheimer's disease | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Rivastigmine (6 to 12 mg daily orally or 9
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GPCOG Screening Tool | Detect Early
Detect Alzheimer's, Help Australia
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Dimebon for Alzheimer's disease | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Our meta-analysis is limited by the small number of studies, imprecision, inconsistencies between studies and likelihood of bias
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Dementia
This pathway provides guidance on the imaging investigation of adult patients with cognitive decline, once systemic causes have been excluded.
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Depression in dementia | Issue 6 | Volume 38 | Australian Prescriber
People with dementia of any type have a high incidence of major depression.
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Managing behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia | Issue 4 | Volume 39 | Australian Prescriber
Behavioural and psychological symptoms are perhaps the commonest complication of dementia syndromes.
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A Day in the Life of a Patient With Dementia
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Psychological treatments for depression and anxiety in dementia and mild cognitive impairment | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: We found evidence that psychological interventions added to usual care can reduce symptoms of depression and clinician-rated anxiety for people with dementia
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Exercise for Dementia
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Enrich Your Exercise Programs: Add a Cognitive Overlay
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