Professor Leon Flicker talks about dementia research and the benefits for people with cognitive impairment or dementia to be involved in research. Leon is the Professor of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Western Australia.
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Noticing the Silver Lining in Caring for Someone with Dementia
Of the near half a million Australians currently living with dementia, 91% of these individuals rely on the informal unpaid support of a family member or friend [1]. Most people with dementia and their families prefer that the person with the condition remain...
Moments of Clarity in Dementia; an Opportunity for New Research and Hope
People living with advanced dementia can experience remarkable moments of spontaneous clarity near the end of their life. An interdisciplinary workgroup is calling for a closer examination into this unusual phenomenon, called terminal or paradoxical lucidity;...
Loneliness Linked to a Higher Risk of Dementia
One in four Australian adults are lonely1. Loneliness is a feeling of distress we experience when our social relations are not the way we would like. It has been linked to poor mental health, and an increased risk for physical health conditions comparable to...
Interview with SBS Korean radio: how StepUp can revoluntionise dementia research
On July 15th, Program Director Professor Yun-Hee Jeon were interviewed by Euna Cho from SBS Korean Radio. A new online matching service - the StepUp for Dementia Research program - is expected to revolutionise the way people with dementia and researchers connect,...
Meet Ron Sinclair
Ron has been involved in advocating for Australians impacted by dementia for over 20 years. He was the inaugural chair of the first national consumer advisory committee, and the consumer dementia research network established in 2010. Both Ron’s parents passed away...
Alzheimer’s WA
Alzheimer’s WA advocates, educates, supports and engages people living with all types of dementia. As the dementia experts, Alzheimer’s WA works with those living with dementia and the organisations that care and support them, to have the greatest beneficial impact on...
ABC radio interview with StepUp volunteer and director
On June 10th, StepUp for Dementia Research volunteer Ms Imelda Gilmore and Program Director Professor Yun-Hee Jeon were interviewed by Gavin Coote from ABC National Radio AM. Ms Gilmore talked about the difficult journey she and her late husband Graham had in trying...
StepUp for Dementia Research officially launches
StepUp for Dementia Research had its official go-live event, attended by a cross-section of the University community, including program ambassadors and university researchers. The event marked the kick-off for StepUp for Dementia Research, with the NSW Minister for...
StepUp for Dementia Research Timelines
1st March - The StepUp for Dementia Research website went live. 14th May - The helpdesk to accompany StepUp for Dementia Research opened, meaning that individuals in the community can register their interest in StepUp for Dementia Research over the phone or by post as...