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Dementia deaths in Australia surpass one in 10 of all fatalities
The Australian Bureau of Statistics says it is the first time the deadly condition has accounted for more than 10 per cent of all Aussie deaths.
Dementia doctors, provinces differ on question of advance consent in MAID
TORONTO — As the federal government prepares to table new legislation that would allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying, the stark difference in opinion between two provinces highlights an ongoing debate about what constitutes true consent among people who have dementia.
Asthma deaths reach decade-high levels and number of Australians dying of dementia grows
<p>Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, accounted for more than 10% of all deaths for the first time, new data reveals</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-
Unscrupulous businesses preying on older people with dementia
Experts say it is essential to establish a support system to protect this vulnerable group from businesses that try to take advantage of them.
Low-dose aspirin linked to 70% lower dementia risk, but there's a catch
A common, inexpensive medication could hold an unexpected clue to preventing dementia. Researchers found that older adults with a specific genetic profile had a 70% lower relative risk of dementia when taking low-dose aspirin, even though previous studies found no overall protective effect. The discovery suggests that genetics could help explain why some peo
The Tasmanian garden helping people with dementia live well
A gardening program in Hobart is helping people with dementia reconnect with the world around them. Researchers hope the lessons from these outdoor spaces will help more people continue to live well.
Dementia: Bay of Plenty specialist facility full with a waiting list as demand grows
Modelling says 70 more beds are needed in Mount Maunganui and 10 in Rotorua.
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