With a federal election around the corner, it is still legal to lie in political ads. This weakens our democracy. 🎯 South Australia and the ACT have shown it can be done. It is time for truth in political advertising laws. Add your name: theaus.in/TIPApetition #auspol

Regrettably, I find myself forced to step down as external member to the International Justice and Human Rights Research Centre at Edge Hill University (UK). This follows the University’s dismissal of a distinguished scholar - also mother of two young kids (name undisclosed for

Happy New Year! ADNeT looks forward to a new year of opportunities and collaborations with our network and beyond to continue the vital work of dementia research for prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care. Exciting projects coming- watch this space! #dementiaresearch

New paper: Pilot of a multicomponent program for people with dementia and their care partners: Health services staff expectations, experiences and observations doi.org/10.1177/147130… UC Centre for Ageing Research and Translation Diane Gibson Kasia Stephen Isbel angie fearon Dr Jane Kellett University of Canberra

Research by #UQ's Theresa Scott has highlighted the need for specialised support services to help people with young onset dementia cope with giving up driving. Health at UQ #dementia brnw.ch/21wQ3OZ

Hanging up the car keys hard for people with young onset dementia tinyurl.com/2bwp7fz8 via UQ News

#UQ researchers reviewed the experiences of people with young onset dementia when they had to stop driving. Common experiences included, loss of independence, feelings of isolation, reduced mobility and more. Read more: brnw.ch/21wQ7eM UQPsych Theresa Scott

Great campaign from Ageing Better to increase public understanding of ageism. Ageism can often be dismissed as harmless, but it is hugely detrimental. Notice it, challenge it, change it!

New paper: “I forgot she used to make chocolate cake”: Digital storytelling supporting person-focussed dementia care: A qualitative thematic analysis doi.org/10.1177/147130… Great work by UC Centre for Ageing Research and Translation Kasia Diane Gibson Stephen Isbel Aliaa Remtilla @ team University of Canberra

The Maintain Your Brain study is the largest internet-based trial conducted to attempt to prevent cognitive decline. The results show that physical activity, good nutrition, brain training and peace of mind led to improvements in cognitive scores. Watch➡️ buff.ly/3EfozG4

NeuRA Senior Principal Research Scientist, Prof [email protected], was part of the innovative trial #MaintainYourBrain led by UNSW Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA). This online lifestyle program has found it can boost #memory, #reasoning and #processing speed in older adults. nature.com/articles/s4159…

Hanging up the car keys hard for people with young onset dementia tinyurl.com/2bwp7fz8 via UQ News

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Very excited to see implementation of our diagnostic support tool in the causes of delirium now published European Delirium AustralasianDelirium Prof Nadeeka Dissanayaka Andy Teodorczuk dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajag.7… UQ News Queensland Health

I am raising funds to support life-changing medical research with The Common Good. Every dollar makes a difference. Your generosity can have a real impact on people's lives. Will you help me reach my goal? fundraise.thecommongood.org.au/s/1616/268/t

The Candrive RST validated! Our Ozcandrive/Candrive study confirms its ability to stratify older driver risk using self-reported at-fault collisions over 4 years. A useful screening tool to support fitness-to-drive decisions academic.oup.com/biomedgerontol…

NEW EDITION! Right here right meow! 🐈 We visit one of many animal care initiatives popping up across the country to ensure no animal – or their human – goes without. PLUS: the power of pets, Harry Connick Jr & Marion Grasby’s fragrant Pad Gaprow! Oh my! bit.ly/4lYS40i

Happy to share new paper just published in Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems 🏙🌱🍴 📢 Do #gardeners eat more fresh #fruit and #veggetables than nongardeners? Are they healthier?🥕🍏🍓 Cooperation with Petr Jehlička 🇨🇿 (petrjehlicka.bsky.social) & Maika Ohno. Sociologický ústav AV ČR Charles University Národní institut SYRI acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ua…

Putting people with dementia at the heart of aged care agedcareguide.com.au/talking-aged-c…