There are pervasive gender inequalities in modifiable risk factors for dementia, which place women at a disadvantage throughout the life course. Further, gender and socioeconomic inequalities intersect, rendering women more...
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The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacts on people living with dementia. Social measures against COVID-19, such as isolation and restricted visiting in care homes and nursing homes, negatively impact on psychosocial...
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Image attributed to the Centre for Ageing Better Age-Positive Library.Photographer: Peter Kindersley Have you ever spent time with an older loved one and noticed they’re not able to lift things...
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Photo credited to: Marco Bianchetti on Unsplash Providing care to a family member with dementia can be an emotionally rich and rewarding experience. But it can also be demanding and...
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We are the sum of all parts, and in the face of cognitive impairment, our environments can take on enabling or disabling roles. Imagine living in an environment where you...
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Image Credit: © monkeybusinessimages When I started my PhD in 2019 I set out to investigate the effectiveness and accessibility of support groups for carers of people with dementia. I...
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Photo credit: Tijana - Fotolia.com As there is still no cure for dementia, reducing our risk of cognitive decline in later life through dementia prevention strategies becomes increasingly important. Dementia...
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A decade ago, I undertook a research project that looked at what factors helped people positively adapt to entering an aged care facility. During this time,I came across a literature...
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Photo credited to Pxfuel: https://www.pxfuel.com/en/free-photo-jrodx Up to 70% of us will experience a psychologically traumatic event in our lives. Traumatic events are those that threaten our safety and overwhelm our...
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Picture credit to: https://pixabay.com/vectors/brain-prescription-medication-drugs-5336763/ There are 54 million people living dementia worldwide. It is projected that this number will grow to 130 million people with dementia by 2050, and there...
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