Official data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that dementia, including Alzheimer's, became the leading cause of death in Australia in 2024, surpassing heart disease for the first time ...

Clinical psychologist Dr. Suraj Samtani says when he looks at an aging brain, he doesn't begin with memory tests or brain ...

The novelty, exercise, and socialization of travel can benefit many of the world’s 55 million people with dementia. Some destinations are beginning to cater to them with sensory trails and “memory ...

Dementia Australia welcomes the decision by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency to approve Lecanemab for use in the UK. Lecanemab is currently being evaluated by the Therapeutic ...

It is 'fantastic' to see research and training being done on implementing cognitive stimulation therapy in Australia, says Dr ...

The Alzheimer's Association held a Walk to End Alzheimer's at Tallahassee's Cascades Park on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. An estimated 840,000 in the state serve as unpaid family caregivers for a loved ...

For long-term brain health, older adults might want to carefully consider how they spend their downtime, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of South Australia assessed the ...