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Dementia
Dementia
is the leading cause of death for women in Australia.
It’s the leading cause
of disability in
Australians
over 65
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By deepening our understanding of what happens in the brain once Alzheimer’s takes hold – it could open entirely new possibilities in the battle to find a cure.
Eamonn Eeles
Time is our most precious commodity and it's priceless - so how amazing that by making a donation we can buy more of it to fund innovative medical discoveries that could save the lives of the people we love. Our medical researchers are on the verge of making major breakthroughs. Let's get behind them.
Katrina Blowers
Dementia robs a person of what I believe to be one of the most precious of human qualities and that is your memory. I am fortunate to be part of a great team conducting clinical trials, and undertaking cutting edge research into finding a cure for dementia.
Margaret Morton
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Key Indicators of Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
“There’s emerging evidence that links poor sleep to the development of dementia – particularly Alzheimer’s disease,” said Dr Irene Szollosi.
Enhancing patient recovery with Memory Lane
The hospital’s Occupational Therapy department enlisted the help of some fourth-year UQ students to complete a joint project aimed at promoting Memory Lane and gathering feedback on its usage.
Fidget blankets handcrafted for patients with dementia at The Prince Charles Hospital
A group of sewers from the Coolangatta Seniors, known as the “Fabric Floozies,” have handcrafted fidget blankets for patients with dementia at The Prince Charles Hospital.
Dementia Action Week 2025: ‘Nobody can do it alone’
This Dementia Action Week 2025, Dementia Australia wants to encourage people in the community to reach out to people impacted by dementia.