Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that affects your memory and behaviour. Learn more about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Dementia

Dementia affects a person’s thinking, behaviour and ability to perform everyday tasks. Learn about causes, symptoms, treatments, support and prevention.

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Cognitive impairment

Cognitive impairment can cause problems remembering things, concentrating and making decisions. Read tips to to prevent cognitive impairment.

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Dementia – an overview

Dementia is a brain condition that can affect your memory, thinking and behaviour. Learn more about the symptoms, causes and prevention of dementia.

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Vascular dementia

Vascular dementia is the most preventable form of dementia. Learn how to protect your blood vessels and circulation to lower your risk.

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Frontotemporal dementia

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) affects the parts of your brain that control behaviour and language. Learn about the symptoms and management of FTD.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and dementia

Dementia has an earlier age of onset in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples than in non-Indigenous Australians. Learn the signs of dementia.

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Antioxidants

Antioxidants can neutralise free radicals in your body. Find out about foods high in antioxidants and when you should consider taking supplements.

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Thinking about your death can make life easier

Australians are being urged to plan for when they need medical help but can't speak for themselves. 'Advance care planning' ensures your values and wishes are respected in life or death situations.

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Nervous system

Your nervous system controls many of your body’s functions, including walking, speaking and other activities. Learn more about how it works.

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The role of a neurologist

A neurologist is a specialist doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscle. Learn when to see a neurologist.

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Dry mouth syndrome

Dry mouth syndrome is when you don't produce enough saliva. For some, it's annoying; others find it affects the health of their teeth and gums.

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Anosmia (loss of smell)

Anosmia is the medical term for loss of smell. It is often age-related. Find out more about the causes, diagnosis and complications of anosmia.

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Paranoia

Many people feel paranoid at times. Paranoia is when a person believes others are trying to harm them. Read about causes and treatment.

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Acquired brain injury (ABI)

Acquired brain injury (ABI) is the result of damage to your brain, which may occur due to injury at any time during your life. Learn more here.

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Tests used in diagnosing dementia

Find out more about the tests doctors use to diagnose dementia. Learn about physical and neurological examinations, cognitive tests, x-rays and scans.

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Dementia and driving

Dementia can make driving unsafe because it affects your reaction time and ability to judge distances. Learn about when you may need to stop driving.

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Management of chronic conditions

Chronic conditions are long-lasting and need ongoing medical attention. Learn how to manage your chronic condition and the types of support available.

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Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a long-term condition that affects 1 in 50 Australians. Learn more about the causes, how it is diagnosed and the types of seizures.

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Caffeine

Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, tea, chocolate and energy drinks. It acts on your brain and nervous system. Learn how caffeine affects you.

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Confusion

Confusion can be temporary, but sometimes it's a permanent state caused by a medical condition. Here are things you can do to help manage confusion.

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Hallucination

A hallucination is when you see, hear or sense things that aren’t there but feel very real to you. Learn more about the causes and treatments.

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Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED or impotence) is difficulty getting or keeping an erection for intercourse. Learn about its causes and treatment options.

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Younger onset dementia

Younger onset dementia is the name given to dementia in people aged under 65 years. Learn what you need to think about with early onset dementia.

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Psychosis

Psychosis may be caused or triggered by certain mental illnesses and/or drug use in vulnerable people. Find out more about causes and treatments of psychosis.

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Older people and falls

Anyone can have a fall. However, some older adults are more vulnerable than others. Learn about common causes of falls and how to prevent them.

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Underlying causes of abdominal pain

Abdominal pain has many causes, and may be short-term, long-term or come and goes. Sudden and severe abdominal pain is a medical emergency.

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How to care for someone with dementia at home

Many people care for a loved one with dementia at home. This guide covers daily care, safety, behaviour changes, sleep, and how to seek more support.

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