Dementia
Sarah Macdonald never asked to join this club. After 10 years, this is what she’s learnt
“It’s been decades since I’ve been squished between people celebrating youth and freedom. Now I’m sandwiched between layers of responsibility.”
- Sarah Macdonald
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The injury affecting one in seven kids that parents don’t know how to manage
Oscar Loebenstein sustained a concussion playing Australian rules football last year. Here’s why his father won’t hesitate to send him back on the field.
- Angus Thomson and Frances Howe
After watching her mum die in agony, Angie wants to change the law
The proposed legal provision would permit a family member or legal representative to “choose a peaceful and humane death” on behalf of a person with dementia.
- Courtney Kruk
A flood is washing away this small town's golden years
In 2022 Rochester experienced it's worst flood in recorded history. Years later, its residents are still dealing with the lasting health impacts.
- Pablo Barnes
The five everyday products linked to nearly one-third of all deaths globally
Researchers have uncovered three key strategies “health-harming” corporations use. And they’re straight from the tobacco playbook.
- Kate Aubusson and Liam Mannix
These 14 things help prevent dementia – and there may be a (delicious) 15th factor
Two new studies are scrutinising which foods keep our brain strong and nimble as we grow older.
- Angus Dalton
Families devastated by nursing home’s $150,000 fine after 50 deaths during COVID
Tearful families slammed the decision as “a joke” and demanded the home be held responsible for the deaths of their loved ones.
- Melissa Cunningham
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To stave off dementia, should you sleep an extra 30 minutes or exercise?
A new Monash University study looks at the data of nearly 90,000 people to reveal the ideal balance of sleep and physical activity.
- Courtney Thompson
Better than the crossword: the fun activity that can reduce your dementia risk by 76 per cent
Looking for new and fun ways to exercise your brain and body this year? You could do a lot worse than practising this age-old activity.
- Trisha Pasricha MD
Noticed your senior relative acting oddly over Christmas? The signs it could be dementia
On their own, these behaviours are generally nothing to be too concerned about, but together, they could be signs further investigation is warranted.
- Miranda McMinn