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Battling Ageism: How Ita Buttrose is Trying to Change Minds

Battling Ageism: How Ita Buttrose is Trying to Change Minds

Ageism is associated with increased social isolation and loneliness, greater financial insecurity, decreased quality of life and even premature death. On Ageism Awareness Day (7 October), ABC chair Ita Buttrose, who is also our ambassador for StepUp for Ageing...

Newsletter June 2022

Newsletter June 2022

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Pneumonia after Covid-19 Ups the Risk of Dementia

Pneumonia after Covid-19 Ups the Risk of Dementia

There have been multiple reports of patients experiencing difficulties with their cognition after recovering from COVID-19[1]. Pneumonia has also previously been associated with the risk of a new diagnosis of dementia. However, a recent study has shown that adults who...

Newsletter June 2022

Newsletter February 2022

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Newsletter June 2022

Newsletter October 2021

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Newsletter June 2022

Newsletter June 2021

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Dementia Training Australia (DTA)

Dementia Training Australia (DTA)

Dementia Training Australia (DTA) provides dementia-specific accredited and non-accredited education, training, and professional development for aged and health care professionals. Our mission is to improve the knowledge and skills of the workforce who are involved in...

Newsletter June 2022

Newsletter February 2021

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