Dementia video series
Video: an introduction to dementia
Watch these videos to learn about dementia from an expert and how to reduce the risk of developing this condition.
Video: signs and diagnosis of dementia
These videos explain early warning signs of dementia, when to talk with your doctor and how dementia is diagnosed.
Video: dementia treatments and research
These videos cover treatment options for dementia, what can be done to delay its progression and dementia research.
Video: caring for someone with dementia
Watch these videos for advice on care options for people with dementia, and to find out what help is available for dementia carers.
Video: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and dementia
Watch Dr Mark Wenitong, a leader in Indigenous health, sharing insights on dementia management for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Alzheimer's Australia | Living With Dementia series
Offered ina range of formats to meet peoples individual needs, attendees will be given the opportunity to: Obtain information Have questions answered Meet and talk confidentially with others in a similar situation Discuss experiences and express feelings in a safe environment Focus on maintaining and enhancing skills and abilities Explore ways of managing now and into the future
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RealTime Health - Dementia: Taking the next step
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Alzheimer's Australia | Dementia-Friendly Communities
A dementia-friendly community is a place where people living with dementia are supported to live a high quality of life with meaning, purpose and value. For people with younger onset dementia, this also means being given the opportunity and support to stay at work or volunteer.
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RealTime Health - Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementia - Telling people
In this 'Speaking From Experience' video clip, participants share their emotional journey of deciding who to tell about their diagnosis.
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RealTime Health - Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementia - Early signs
In this 'Speaking From Experience' video clip, people with Alzheimer's and their carers share some of the first signs they experienced or observed of the condition.
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Alzheimer's Australia | Services available for people with Younger Onset Dementia
The task of living with or caring for someone with younger onset dementia can be difficult, and at times feel overwhelming. However, there are a number of organisations which provide services to help both the person living with dementia and their carers continue caring for people with dementia at home.
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RealTime Health - Dementia: Taking the next step
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Carers NSW - Other events
ARTFUL, run by the Museum of Contemporary Art, is a free program for people living with dementia and their carers, which focuses on creating new connections and providing life enriching experiences through creative engagement with contemporary art.
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Alzheimer's Australia | Statistics
Key facts and statistics 2016 Updated February 2016
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Alzheimer's Australia | BrainyApp
Free Brain Health App! BrainyApp was developed in 2011 by Alzheimers Australia in partnershipwithBupa Health Foundationto raise awareness of the risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, and to help you be brain healthy. There are more than 353,800 Australians currently living with dementia, with this number set to increase to 900,000 by 2010.
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Limited evidence that propentofylline benefits cognition, global function and activities of daily living in people with Alzheimer's disease and/or vascular dementia | Cochrane
Limited evidence that propentofylline benefits cognition, global function and activities of daily living in people with Alzheimer's disease and/or vascular dementia
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Respite care for people with dementia and their carers | Cochrane
This review aims to see whether respite care can reduce caregiver burden and stress, and increase the length of time for which a person with dementia can continue living at home.
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Alzheimer's Australia | Dementia care research
Research into quality dementia care and the best ways of supporting carers provides important insights into improving quality of life of people with dementia, their families and carers.
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Alzheimer's Australia | Research into 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 of the disease.
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Alzheimer's Australia | Research into better ways of diagnosing dementia
Developing better and more accurate methods of diagnosis is an important research focus. Currently there is no single test that can accurately diagnose dementia. A detailed medical history, memory and thinking tests (called neuropsychological or cognitive tests), laboratory tests and brain scans are typically used in the diagnosis process.
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Exercise programs for people with dementia | Cochrane
In future, as the population ages, the number of people in our communities suffering with dementia will rise dramatically. This will not only affect the quality of life of people with dementia but also increase the burden on family caregivers, community care, and residential care services. Exercise is one lifestyle factor that has been identified as a potential means of reducing or delaying progression of the symptoms of dementia.
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Evidence of some short-term benefit of nimodipine for people with dementia | Cochrane
The efficacy of nimodipine, a calcium channel blocker, has been tested in randomized controlled trials for the treatment of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease and multi-infarct dementia, the commonest forms of dementia in older people. The rationale for its use is to restrict the influx of calcium ions into neurons, and, by vasodilatation, to improve blood flow to the brain. This review found evidence of some short-term benefit attributable to nimodipine, mainly in measures of cognitive function and global impression, but not in activities on daily living, for patients with degenerative and multi-infarct dementia, and mixed dementia. Nimodipine is well tolerated with a low rate of adverse effects similar to that associated with placebo.
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Rehabilitation for people with dementia following a hip fracture operation | Cochrane
Hip fracture is an injury primarily of elderly people, usually caused by a fall. It can affect a person's ability to walk, perform activities of daily living and remain independent. Hip fracture is more common in people with dementia and they can find it more difficult to recover. This is because they are at greater risk of becoming more confused and developing additional complications such as pressure sores and chest infections after their operation. They may also find it more difficult to express their pain and discomfort.
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Cognitive training and cognitive rehabilitation for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia | Cochrane
Cognitive training and cognitive rehabilitation for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia
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Alzheimer's Australia | Information for health professionals
Dementia is not a normal part of ageing, it is a chronic, progressive and terminal disease. Introduction Dementia: the essentials Early warning signs
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