Research shows frailty levels rise significantly before dementia, suggesting it could be a key marker for early ...

Queensland researchers behind a large international study have found frailty increases the likelihood of developing dementia.

Professor Tanya Buchanan, CEO, Dementia Australia “There are currently an estimated 421,000 Australians living with dementia and without a significant intervention, this number is expected to ...

Nov. 6, 2024 — Older people who are sleepy during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead to dementia, according to a new ...

MELBOURNE, Australia and SAN FRANCISCO ... urinary problems or constipation; dementia or other cognitive problems; fatigue; and problems sleeping. 2 Nearly one million people in the U.S. and more than ...

"I said 'no, neither do I, Mum," Harvey laughs. Harvey, who is an Ambassador for Dementia Australia, says his mother's diagnosis made him realise just how many families in Australia are dealing ...

It also inspired numerous academic researchers to explore whether cognitive training really can make people smarter and even lower the risk for dementia. But, as often happens in science ...

This artificial intelligence-powered avatar was developed to offer a lifeline for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia ...

The company’s lead candidate, neflamapimod, is being tested in a Phase 2b trial targeting dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), a condition that, despite its prevalence, has been largely overlooked ...

Lecanemab worked by removing amyloid plaques from the brain and in doing so slowed cognitive decline associated with the disease, said Dementia Australia, the peak body for those living with dementia.

An aging and geriatric medicine specialist says the project, led by researchers at the University of Queensland, shows people ...