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Planning ahead for research participation – making an Advance Research Directive
Do you have an interest in taking part in dementia research? Are you already a StepUp volunteer, or are you thinking about signing up? The goal of StepUp is to make it possible for everyone who wants to be involved in dementia research to get the chance to do so....
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...
Longer Daytime Naps may be an Early Sign of Dementia
Many of us have that older uncle who falls asleep on the couch after lunch. It is largely innocuous, sometimes amusing, and most certainly common in older age. However, new research suggests that extensive daytime napping could mean something more[1]. Some of us may...
Dementia Treatment Can Be Improved by Seeing the Same GP
People with dementia who see the same GP each time, have less health complications and fewer prescribed medications, according to a new study. People with dementia often have comorbid or additional health problems. Consulting different doctors for individual health...
Dementia research powered by you
Director of StepUp for Dementia Research, Professor Yun-Hee Jeon, explains the importance of dementia research and how StepUp for Dementia Research works. This is also featured in the 'Using our Brains' donor program: usingourbrains.com.au
Covid-19 lockdowns contributing to faster deterioration in dementia patients
The sudden absence of human contact and mental stimulation during COVID-19 believed to have contributed to the deterioration of health conditions in people living with dementia.An article published in ABC NEWS highlighted the findings on the mental health impacts of...
Newsletter February 2022
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StepUp Director Professor Yun-Hee Jeon on Wild Health Podcast
Professor Yun-Hee Jeon, Director of StepUp for Dementia Research, was interviewed about StepUp for Dementia Research platform that is connecting dementia patients to researchers using online dating algorithms and a strong client-centric design. It’s speeding up...
Learning you Have Dementia – How Can it be Done Better?
You may have a sense of something not being quite right. Your family and friends may suspect something too. Is it simply old age and a bit of forgetfulness – or is it something more? The decision to get checked out is a big one. A research team from the UK, recently...