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A recent LinkedIn post ignited the debate about aged care’s perception of innovation in dementia care, drawing out passionate explanations of what is – or is not – best practice.
The World Health Organisation has updated its dementia prevention guidelines for the first time since 2019, expanding the recognised risk factors from 12 to 20. Professor Kaarin Anstey, the only Australian on the WHO guideline panel, explains what has changed and what it means for aged care.
New UNSW research identifies potential treatment targets for vascular dementia — a common yet overlooked condition that currently has no approved therapies in Australia.
Gerontologist Dr Cecilia Chan is challenging the stigma surrounding dementia with a bold, human-first approach that restores connection, dignity and joy. From reshaping care around what remains to taking people with dementia on weekend retreats, her work shows how communities can transform the dementia journey.
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