Nervous system diseases

Find out more about specific nervous system diseases, including signs and symptoms of particular conditions, how they are diagnosed and where to go for support.

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Motor neurone disease (MND)

Motor neurone disease is a condition that causes weakness in the muscles, leading eventually to paralysis. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis.

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Neuromuscular system

The neuromuscular system includes all the muscles in the body and the nerves serving them. Learn more about how it works and related diseases.

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Nervous system

Your nervous system controls much of what your body does including walking, speaking and other activities. Learn more about how it works.

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Psychosomatic disorders

Links to trusted information about psychosomatic disorders.

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Speech problems

Links to trusted information about speech problems.

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Memory disorders

Trusted information about memory disorders from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on memory loss and amnesia.

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Movement disorders

Information about movement disorders from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on neurological conditions and dystonia.

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Brain diseases

A healthy brain is quick and efficient. Problems like inflammation, loss of brain cells, tumours, trauma and age-related diseases can change that. Learn more.

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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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Creating a calming environment for people with dementia

A soothing, calming atmosphere is helpful for everybody. For a person with dementia, it can help minimise their confusion and help them to concentrate and rest.

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Pets and dementia

Pets can provide many positive benefits for people with dementia. They can be soothing and provide company and activity for them.

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Dementia statistics

Trusted dementia statistics, including how prevalent it is, care statistics and forecasts

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What causes epilepsy?

Epilepsy can be caused by anything that can damage the brain such as a head injury. Learn more about the different common causes for epilepsy.

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Guillain-Barre syndrome

Guillain-Barre Syndrome is an autoimmune disease that causes weakness, numbness or paralysis. Learn more about its symptoms and diagnosis.

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Talking about dementia

Trusted information about telling a person they have dementia, including what to explain and how to talk about dementia in a calm and dignified way

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Genetics of dementia

There isn't a single gene that is responsible for most types of dementia. However, some rare types of dementia can be inherited.

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Parkinson's disease

Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the nervous system. It results from damage to the nerve cells in the brain that is vital for the smooth control of muscles and movement.

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Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

Parkinson’s disease is hard to diagnose and some symptoms are associated with other conditions. Learn how health professionals diagnose the disorder.

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Parkinson’s disease symptoms

The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease vary from person to person, as well as over time. Learn about the common signs of this condition here.

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Hobbies and dementia

Many people with dementia still enjoy the hobbies or interests they had before being diagnosed with the disease.

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Memory aids in the home and dementia

Trusted information about dementia and memory aids in the home, including how to help the person with dementia feel safe, comfortable and independent

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Dementia assessments

If you care for someone with dementia, your doctor can help arrange an assessment for that person or you can arrange one directly through My Aged Care.

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Healthy nutrition and dementia

Trusted information on caring for someone with dementia, including tips related to health and nutrition and where to get help and support

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Dementia care options

Trusted information on caring for someone with dementia, including care options and support services

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Video: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and dementia

Watch these videos to learn from an expert how dementia affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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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.

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Video: signs and diagnosis of dementia

Watch these videos below to learn from an expert about the early warning signs of dementia, when to talk with your doctor and how is dementia diagnosed.

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Everyday tasks and dementia

Trusted information about caring for someone with dementia, including how to support them in everyday tasks such as shopping, setting the table or gardening

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Video: caring for someone with dementia

Watch these videos to learn from an expert about care options in Australia for people with dementia and which help is available for dementia carers.

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