Articles with tag alzheimers-disease
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New 'medical food' successful in early stage Alzheimer's It's not a cure but a new 'food for special medical purposes' (or FSMP) offers evidence based help with memory function for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. more... [Thu 09/05/2013 12:00:00] |
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Halting Alzheimer's with testosterone and fish oil A West Australian study investigating whether a testosterone and fish oil combination can prevent or postpone the onset of Alzheimer's disease is seeking volunteers. more... [Thu 17/01/2013 12:00:00] |
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Healthy seniors wanted for multi-tasking study Doing two things at once is the focus of a Perth study which is looking at how mood or memory related conditions affect the ability to multitask. more... [Thu 22/11/2012 12:00:00] |
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Alzheimer's Australia wants more than 100,000 Valentine's Day campaign postcards, calling for dementia-specific government funding, to flood the letterboxes of federal parliamentarians. The V-day hitlist includes the PM herself, Tony Abbott and Penny Wong more... [Thu 09/02/2012 12:00:00] |
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A new WA study will investigate the link between dementia and sleep disturbances, and help those living with the disease and carers to get some much-needed shut-eye. more... [Tue 07/02/2012 12:00:00] |
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In the absence of more conclusive evidence, we should be careful not to over-emphasise the benefits of Alzheimer's disease prevention strategies, an international expert has warned. more... [Thu 03/11/2011 12:00:00] |
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Taking training to the industry A partnership between Brisbane North Institute of TAFE and a group of aged care providers is increasing the skill level of the aged care workforce. more... [Thu 13/10/2011 12:00:00] |
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More than 500 Alzheimer's Australia supporters marched on Parliament House in Canberra today demanding funding for dementia care and research. There were placards and a new Deloittes Access Economics report to support the case. more... [Thu 13/10/2011 12:00:00] |
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Around 1,500 concerned members of the community are planning to march on parliament and demand government action to restores dementia funding. more... [Tue 16/08/2011 12:00:00] |
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Antidepressants ineffective in Alzheimer's patients A large landmark study from the UK has found that the two antidepressants most commonly prescribed for people who have Alzheimer's disease are no better than placebo and are linked to more side effects more... [Tue 02/08/2011 12:00:00] |
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Aussie researchers have once again done their country proud, having identified that the human eye could unlock the puzzle of Alzheimer's disease. more... [Thu 21/07/2011 12:00:00] |
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Women and men think differently about Alzheimer's disease, new international data shows. more... [Tue 19/07/2011 12:00:00] |
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Alzheimer's risk written in genes Researchers believe damage that contributes to Alzheimer's begins 50 years before the disease strikes. more... [Thu 14/07/2011 12:00:00] |
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A chronic lack of research funding is the biggest obstacle preventing scientists from discovering a cure for Alzheimer's disease. more... [Tue 05/07/2011 12:00:00] |
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Good grant news for dementia research A substantial tranche of the 2011 Bupa Foundation grants go to dementia related projects more... [Tue 07/06/2011 12:00:00] |
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New appointment for Alzheimer's Australia Alzheimer's Australia has recently appointed its new chief medical advisor. more... [Tue 31/05/2011 12:00:00] |
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Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, received cheers and a right royal ovation at Alzheimer's Australia's 14th National Conference in Brisbane on Wednesday. This is what he had to say... more... [Thu 19/05/2011 12:00:00] |
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Not only is dementia is the third biggest killer of all Australians but it is more fatal than cancer, a new report has shown. more... [Thu 05/05/2011 12:00:00] |
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Volunteers wanted for dementia couples study A QUT researcher is seeking couples over 65 who have experience of dementia to help with a study. more... [Fri 15/04/2011 12:00:00] |
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Collaboration, not competition should be the mantra for charities and advocates in the 21st century, says author and activist. more... [Tue 12/04/2011 12:00:00] |
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Do dementia drugs work out West? A new study in WA has received a grant from the NHMRC. more... [Tue 12/04/2011 12:00:00] |
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Aged care needs rehabilitating Rehabiliation, positive ageing and aged care 'should' go hand in hand. Associate Professor gives us a taste of why the sector should place a stronger focus on rehab services. more... [Thu 07/04/2011 12:00:00] |
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An inspiring documentary about the journeys of three different families living with dementia will air on national television this Tuesday. more... [Thu 07/04/2011 12:00:00] |
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Australian-first Alzheimer's trial Volunteers are required to participate in a current study, which aims to improve the quality of live of older adults living with Alzheimer's disease. more... [Thu 06/01/2011 12:00:00] |
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Alzheimer's gets election attention The Brumby government has started the Victorian state election campaign ball rolling, promising to provide a $15 million grant to Alzheimer's disease research. Is it a sign of more to come? more... [Tue 09/11/2010 12:00:00] |
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Dementia carers feel economic hardship A US expert has warned that people with Alzhiemer's disease and their families are being hit particularly hard by the current downturn. more... [Tue 12/05/2009 12:00:00] |
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A Queensland researcher has found that carers, patients and the general public have misconceptions about Alzheimer's disease. more... [Tue 20/05/2008 12:00:00] |
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