Drug for treatment of early stages of Alzheimer’s disease approved in U.S.
Dementia Australia has welcomed the announcement by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approving the first disease modifying treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment related to Alzheimer’s disease for almost 20 years.
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Dementia Advocate and Dementia Australia CEO recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
In exciting news, Dementia Advocate Anne Tudor OAM and Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe AM have both been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
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“It can only be invaluable”: Innovative new app launched to support home care workers
With the support of Gandel Philanthropy, Dementia Australia has launched an innovative mobile app that improves quality of care for people living with dementia by building the skills of home support and community care workers.
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“We still have to explain to some of Mum’s friends that her illness is terminal…”
With a gift this tax time, you could help researchers funded by Dementia Australia discover the next big breakthrough. Read Roh’s story and donate today.
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“I didn’t think I could ever have a relationship again given my diagnosis and stage in life.”
To mark Pride Month (June) we are sharing the stories of Dementia Advocates who identify as LGBTI. Jenni and Tracy met in 2019 and on their first date, Jenni shared with Tracy that she had very recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
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