ADNeT Director Prof Chris Rowe weighs in on the future of disease modifying therapies in Australia. "They’re a great first step, and this is exciting. But like the first drugs used for treating any disease, they’re not perfect." Read the full article ➡️ buff.ly/45BdFE7

Check out our latest webinar 'Alcohol use in older adulthood: physiological impacts and effective treatment options', in case you missed it! The impact of alcohol use on the brain, cognitive impairment and dementia will be detailed. buff.ly/3zb85fB

Today is the last opportunity to fill out the evaluation survey for the Australian Dementia Research Forum 2024 and go into the running to win $50. We would love to hear your feedback! buff.ly/45udQ4a

In partnership with Echuca Regional Health , the University of Sydney, with support from ADNeT, has launched Australia’s first-ever Virtual Memory Clinic (VMC). A new service to support individuals with memory concerns in regional areas.

In the latest issue of Women's Weekly journalist sarah marinos interviews Prof [email protected] and NeuRA CEO Professor Matthew C. Kiernan, Nerve Centrals AM, on the current status of dementia research and most promising developments for the future. womensweekly.com.au/health/health-…

Read the latest edition of the ADNeT newsletter here ➡️ buff.ly/4cABpeq In particular, our interview with Dr Stephen Salloway, an internationally recognised leader in clinical trials for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

In this ABC News article Stephanie Wong explains how our brain's tendency to group names can easily lead to naming slip-ups when under stress or lacking sleep: abc.net.au/news/2024-07-1…

Early career researchers have a great opportunity to showcase their research and discover new collaborations at the upcoming #AAIC conference. #AusDementiaEMCR Russell Chander, PhD UNSW Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA)

Results of a new study show that atrophying of the basal forebrain, a key brain region for learning and memory and part of the cholinergic system, could indicate the presence of Alzheimer's disease well before symptoms occur. ➡️ csiro.au/en/news/All/Ne… CSIRO The Florey University of Melbourne

We are excited to announce our next *FREE ONLINE* eforum! "Improving access to rehabilitation, reablement, and physical activity for people with dementia" Presenters: Yun-Hee Jeon Michele Callisaya Angel (Den-Ching)Lee When: 22 Aug 2024 12-1pm AEST Register: events.humanitix.com/monash-rail-re…

Today we celebrate Aged Care Employee Day by acknowledging the tremendous contribution aged care workers make to improving the lives of people living with dementia, their families and carers.

QBI researchers have developed a groundbreaking Tau antibody, showing promising potential as an #immunotherapy for #Alzheimers. This antibody targets harmful Tau and helps reestablish the brain's protein balance to restore broader #brainfunction. Read: lnkd.in/gJ7_zuWk

The 2024 update of the Lancet Commission on dementia provides new hopeful evidence about dementia prevention that reiterates that tackling the many modifiable risk factors reduces the risk of developing dementia. ➡️ buff.ly/3YB0mSK

ADNeT Director Prof Chris Rowe & Registry Clinical Lead Dr Stephanie Ward will join a great line up of speakers for Dementia Trials Australia's Annual Scientific Meeting for the latest updates in clinical trials in Alzheimer's Disease. Book here ➡️ buff.ly/3YFfZIV

🚨 The Australian Dementia Network (ADNeT) is seeking Research Assistants in Newcastle, Adelaide, and Melbourne to support a study evaluating Alzheimer’s disease blood-based biomarker tests in primary care. Read more and apply ➡️ buff.ly/472bkmn #dementiaresearch

Is your family member or loved one living with early-onset dementia? Join us on Sept. 7 for a free, virtual meeting to learn about the latest dementia science research, get care and support resources, and share insights and experiences. Register: bit.ly/3LdpJlN

The Young Onset Dementia Special Interest group's next webinar 'Positive behaviour support in young onset dementia' will explore behavioural symptoms in YOD, principles of response to symptoms, positive behaviour support and services available. Register ➡️ buff.ly/4e52iaq

🚨 Please join us for our ADNeT Registry 2023 Annual Report Launch webinar on the 20th of September. You can register for this free event here to listen to key findings and the role of the Registry in 2024 and beyond ➡️ buff.ly/3XvQSaz Dementia Australia Stephanie Ward

🚨 Please join us for our ADNeT Registry 2023 Annual Report Launch webinar on the 20th of September. You can register for this free event here to listen to key findings and the role of the Registry in 2024 and beyond. REGISTER ➡️ buff.ly/3XvQSaz Stephanie Ward

ADNeT Director Prof Chris Rowe & Registry Clinical Lead Dr Stephanie Ward will join a great line up of speakers for Dementia Trials Australia's Annual Scientific Meeting for the latest updates in clinical trials in Alzheimer's Disease. Book here ➡️ buff.ly/3YFfZIV