Better education required to bust dementia myths
09 August, 2018According to new research from Flinders University, the general public still tends to believe dementia is a normal and non-preventable part of ageing.
Sleep disorder link to dementia
06 July, 2018Obstructive sleep apnoea may be contributing to dementia, and screening older patients could reduce this risk.
New dementia network to fast-track cure
03 July, 2018With 1700 Australians being diagnosed with dementia weekly, a new initiative has been launched to turbocharge the search for a cure.
Herpes link to Alzheimer's
02 July, 2018Human herpesviruses are more abundant in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, according to a new study.
Dementia risk for over 50s with high blood pressure
20 June, 2018Fifty-year-olds with higher than normal blood pressure are at increased risk of developing dementia later in life.
Is it Alzheimer's? Not necessarily
19 June, 2018There are multiple treatable conditions that mimic the symptoms of Alzheimer's.
NEXT GENeration of aged-care professionals
28 May, 2018 by Sean Rooney*LASA has launched the NEXT GEN initiative to attract more young leaders and professionals into the age services industry.
Antipsychotics successfully reduced in nursing homes
17 May, 2018A new intervention successfully tested nationally by Australian researchers has found a way to reduce overprescription of antipsychotics in nursing homes.
2018 must be a year of action in aged care
30 April, 2018 by Sean Rooney*LASA is working in close partnership with the government on the reform agenda for aged care. The spotlight is now firmly on how the government responds.
No more Oakden-style 'disasters'
19 April, 2018In response to the Carnell-Paterson review into failures at South Australia's Oakden aged-care service, new federal reforms have been announced.
Ibuprofen may prevent Alzheimer's disease
28 March, 2018A Canadian neuroscientist has found that for people with an early Alzheimer's diagnosis, ibuprofen may stop the disease.
Study: Blood pressure declines 14 years before death
13 December, 2017Is your blood pressure dropping? Are you over 60? Hold off on those plans for 14 years' time...
6 ways to help families of the sick or elderly enjoy Xmas
07 December, 2017Christmas is special, but for some it is challenging and stressful. Here is a simple guide to help change that.
Aged Care Diversity Framework released
07 December, 2017The framework will see three action plans developed in the first half of 2018, in support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD and LGBTI communities.
Govt seeks input to Specialist Dementia Care Units
04 December, 2017Health and aged-care professionals invited to make submissions.
