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Follow the links below to find information on dementia and about support services for sufferers, their carers and families.
Reviewed December 2007
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Physical activity programs for persons with dementia
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Few trials examined these important outcomes. In addition, family caregiver outcomes and use of health care services were not reported in any of the included studies. There is some evidence that physical activity delays the onset of dementia in healthy ...
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Jul 2008
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Adjunctive therapies for AIDS dementia complex
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The authors did a systematic review of ten studies, to see if adjunctive therapies (supplemental to the main treatment) for AIDS dementia were effective and safe. They found no evidence that adjunctive therapies had any effect on the patients They did f...
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Jul 2008
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Dementia - diagnosis and early signs
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Better Health Channel
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There are many early warning signs of dementia, although symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. Identifying symptoms will assist early diagnosis.
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Jun 2008
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Media release. Minister praises WA Jewish aged care service
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot, visited the Perth Jewish Aged Home Society at Dianella on 10 June and praised the centre for its work with people with dementia; its safe environment; and the special care provided by staff and volunteers.
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Jun 2008
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Dementia - through all its stages
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Better Health Channel
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The progress of dementia, from the early stages to the final severe form of the disease, varies from person to person. What is certain is that a person's abilities will deteriorate - sometimes rapidly, over a few months; in other cases, more slowly, over a number of years.
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May 2008
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Dementia - tips for parents and grandparents
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Better Health Channel
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Young people in the family may be affected when a loved one has dementia. Parents and grandparents may need help to answer some of their questions.
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May 2008
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Too young for aged care
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Consumers' Health Forum of Australia (CHF)
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People with Younger Onset Dementia have special needs. In particular, it's wrong at many levels for them to be housed in aged care residences.
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Apr 2008
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Dementia - different types
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Better Health Channel
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Dementia is the term used to describe the symptoms of a large group of illnesses that cause a progressive decline in a person's functioning. There are different forms of dementia and each has its own causes. Symptoms include loss of memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and normal emotional reactions.
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Jan 2008
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Dementia
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Dementia is a broad term used to describe loss of memory alongside a decline in thinking ability, rationality, social skills and what would be considered normal emotional reactions.
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Jan 2008
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Dementia and old age
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myDr
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In almost all Westernised societies, life-expectancy is increasing.
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Dec 2007
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Dementia - safety issues
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Better Health Channel
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Dementia includes symptoms like confusion, memory loss and disorientation. These factors, combined with limited mobility and coordination, can affect a person's safety. Family, friends and health professionals can help a person with dementia feel and be as secure as possible.
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Oct 2007
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Media release. Aged care to 'come home' with $100m boost
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Almost 4,000 new aged care places have been allocated by the Australian Government to help older people continue living in their own homes, the Minister for Ageing, Christopher Pyne, announced on 13 September.
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Sep 2007
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Dementia - tips for young people
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Better Health Channel
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Dementia can be difficult to understand, especially for young people. It will help if dementia can be explained clearly and simply, so that the causes and issues involved may be better understood by young people.
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Aug 2007
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Dementia and sundowning
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Better Health Channel
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Some people with dementia are particularly restless in the afternoons and evenings; this is often called sundowning'. There are some practical things carers can do to manage sundowning.
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Jun 2007
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Dementia and memory loss
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Better Health Channel
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There is a difference between memory loss as a normal part of ageing and as a symptom of dementia. Memory changes associated with dementia are persistent and progressive. There are some things you can do to help keep your memory sharp.
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Jun 2007
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