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Monday, September 16

Dementia rates fall in Australia ahead of expected surge

Dementia rates among older Australians are falling, sparking suggestions that measures aimed at improving the physical health of older people may also be having positive cognitive effects.

AI mirror to monitor Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s in the home

A mirror that can detect the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases in the home is being developed in South Australia.

Picture: Gianni Dominici.

Study finds greater public awareness still needed about dementia

Common beliefs and misconceptions in the community about dementia are still proving obstacles to treatment despite a rise in public awareness campaigns, an Australian study has found.

Inflammation discovered to be cause, not result, of dementia

A study led by South Australian scientists has determined that inflammation is a major cause of dementia, opening up new pathways to the treatment of the disease.