US EditionTackling dementia: New approach urged
AUSTRALIA, JUL 23 – Dementia threatens 850,000 Australians by 2058 and costs $18 billion annually, with funding and prevention efforts currently inadequate, Professor Brodaty said.
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Bente Klarlund answers questions from readers. This time about dementia and intestinal problems.
"We need the slip, slop, slap of brain health - now": Advocates call for new national approach to dementia
A leading scientist has recommended that dementia be treated as an economic crisis as well as a health issue. Over 400,000 Australians live with dementia, and with an ageing population, this is expected to double by 2025. But dementia advocates say research funding in Australia lags behind other conditions, limiting access to life-changing dementia prevention and management programs.
We live longer than ever before, but that does not mean that it is always better. In recent decades, life expectancy has increased steadily in many parts of the world, especially in Europe and particularly in countries such as Spain. However, ageing brings new challenges to public health, and one of the most disturbing is the increase in cases of neurodegenerative diseases. Alzhéimer, parkinson and various types of dementia represent that spearh…
At 75, he studies for fun to prevent dementia—now he’s inspiring millions to embrace active aging
At 75, Ernesto Suárez exemplifies how active aging and brain health work together to help prevent dementia. He’s never been diagnosed with dementia, nor does it run in his family. ... Read more The post At 75, he studies for fun to prevent dementia—now he’s inspiring millions to embrace active aging appeared first on My Positive Outlooks.
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