Dementia Archives | Psychlopaedia

What you can do to avoid Alzheimer’s Diseasevideo

Neuroscientist and author Lisa Genova on what research suggests we can do to keep dementia at bay

Stereotypes about ageing influence young and old.

Our own ageism can prevent us from ageing well

Ageism is rife but negative perceptions of older people are not just restricted to the young – research shows older people can also hold bias about ageing which can impair their mental and physical health and enjoyment of life.

Dementia is a leading cause of death in Australia.

How Australians Die: dementia (Alzheimer’s)

In Australia, dementia is the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancers. Typically, people with dementia deteriorate gradually and eventually die from complications such as respiratory failure – from pneumonia for instance – or other infections. Dementia will in these cases be registered as the underlying cause of death.