Simplicity is important when communicating with a person with dementia, the head of Dementia Australia tells Community Care Review.
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Dementia resource helps pick up signs of abuse
Tips on picking up signs of elder abuse are included in new guide dementia guide for primary care workers.
ACFI downgrades, sanctions increase
The aged care regulator downgraded more than two in five residential aged care funding claims audited last financial year, the government’s annual aged care report shows.
AI promises to revolutionise dementia detection
Speech-analysing technology available via a smart phone app could one day replace or enhance traditional tests used to screen for early signs of dementia.
Study shows no link between statins, cognitive decline
A study of more than 1,000 older Australians indicates that the use of statins isn’t associated with memory decline or loss of cognitive function.
New resource supports better dementia care
The Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre has launched a new evidence-based guide to help healthcare professionals provide advice and support on dementia.
G20 health ministers endorse dementia policy
Dementia has been recognised in a declaration by G20 Health Ministers, who have also committed to implementing national action plans.
Dementia on track to become leading cause of death
Dementia remains the second leading cause of death in Australia and is likely to take the number one spot in coming years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ new report on causes of death shows.
Stigma compounds difficulties for people living with dementia
There are calls to incorporate dementia design as a standard as the world’s largest dementia study reveals a ‘dangerous’ amount of stigma.
Air pollution linked to higher dementia risks
Australian researchers have found a clear link between air pollution and an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.
Activity kits could calm people with dementia in ED
A trial will test whether emergency department activity kits can reduce the need for medication, sedation and restraints for people with dementia.
Staff benefit from dementia-specific training throughout their career
Dementia education should be at the forefront of all aged care workforce considerations, writes Danielle Wrench.
Calls for across the board dementia training for hospital staff
Australia’s peak dementia advocacy body is calling for mandatory dementia training for all hospital staff including those in catering and cleaning roles.
Figures show decrease in rate of dementia hospitalisations
New statistics have been released showing falling hospitalisation rates for people with dementia and conservative prescribing of anti-dementia medication.
