Bionics Institute and Dementia Australia Research Foundation join ADNeT
The Bionics Institute has joined ADNeT to advance collaborative research on non pharmacological treatment of dementia. By combining ADNeT’s extensive clinical and research networks with the Bionics Institute’s innovative programs, the partnership seeks to contribute to more effective dementia care strategies. The Bionics Institute’s researchers are developing the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a...
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Research Study: Exploring the Value of CogDrisk in a Memory Clinic Setting
Are you a clinician who provides diagnostic and post-diagnostic support for people with pre-clinical symptoms of cognitive decline or dementia? Have you considered dementia risk assessment and risk reduction as part of these services? Researchers at UNSW/NeuRA are conducting a research study aimed at exploring the value of implementing a validated, online dementia risk assessment...
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Look who’s talking: Carer Conversations help carers connect with others who “get it”
A new partnership between Dementia Support Australia (DSA) and the Australia Frontotemporal Dementia Association (AFTDA) is raising awareness for Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and providing a new level of support through the creation of ‘Carer Conversations’. This network of Carer Support Groups aims not only to provide emotional and practical support through these Australia-wide carer groups...
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