The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

Research shows that people who are bilingual may be more resilient to mate wareware (dementia) than monolinguals. Makarena Dudley looks at some little-known benefits of te reo Māori. 

In countries such as the UK, US and Canada, ultra-processed foods now account for 50% or more of calories consumed. This is concerning, given that these foods have been linked to a number of different health conditions, including a greater risk of obesity and various chronic diseases such as cardiovascular…

The federal government is promising to reform dementia care and reward workers in the sector with higher pay.

The aged care sector must work to understand the specific needs of Indigenous Australians living with dementia, a conference on the disease has been told.

Australia must bolster the level of dementia care education being given to residential aged care staff, a conference on the disease has been told.

A hoarding disorder can be a sign of underlying conditions such as OCD, anxiety, depression or dementia

After suffering a bout of the virus, Sandra Kirk became convinced she had long Covid and was developing dementia as her mental health spiralled until her tragic death

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and the signs differ as it develops

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia