The dementia world has been stirred by a recent paper reporting the drug Lecanemab’s effect on slowing cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer’s Disease[1]. In Alzheimer's disease, two key proteins – tau and amyloid beta – build up into tangles and plaques,...
Health Consumers NSW (HCNSW) – established in 2011 – is the peak health consumer organisation in NSW. We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation that listens to patients, carers, their families and everybody who has an interest in making health services in NSW...
Founded in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a charitable, not-for-profit, Catholic health care organisation. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their...
Dementia Alliance International (DAI) is a registered non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity launched on January 1, 2014. Membership is free and is inclusively for people with a medically confirmed diagnosis of any type of a dementia from all around the world. DAI seeks to...
The Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) is a premier research institution at UNSW Sydney, investigating brain ageing. CHeBA was established in October 2012 and is headed by internationally acclaimed leaders in the field, Professor Henry Brodaty and Professor...
COTA NT (also known as Council on the Ageing NT) has been working towards a just, inclusive, age-friendly and equitable society for all senior Northern Territorians since 1969. Our mission is to empower older people, those who work with them, government and the...
Using our Brains Donor Program Are you interested in brain research? The Using our Brains donor program at the University of Sydney offers a unique way to contribute to neuroscience research. Human brain studies are vital for investigating changes that occur in the...
3Bridges is a not for profit organisation providing services and programs that offer support to the most vulnerable regardless of age, location, disability or ethnicity. Servicing Sydney and surrounding areas, our social outcomes focus on community connection,...
The same genes that send people to the bathroom with gut issues, may be involved in brain health. Previous observational studies have suggested a relationship between Alzheimer’s Disease and gastrointestinal tract disorders. However, it has been unclear what underpins...
Just under a third of Australians volunteer[1]. Volunteering benefits both the individual as well as the community. However, people become involved in volunteering for different reasons. A recent Australian study looked at the motivations and meaning behind...