Mental Health

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YOURLifeChoices Mental health page aims at providing the most up-to-date information on a range of topics effecting Australia’s ageing population. Mental health affects an individual’s ability to enjoy life. Depression affects many Australian families, and can go unnoticed by friends and family, resulting in alcohol and drug abuse, or even suicide. While there are treatments and medications for Depression, there is currently no treatment for Dementia patients, only stimulation exercises and healthy suggestions to prevent the onset of this disease.

Ten things you may not know about dementia

Posted 25 Oct 2011 09:56am

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There is a common misconception that dementia is a normal part of ageing, but this is not the case. Unless you have a loved ...

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Mind your mind

Posted 24 Oct 2011 12:07pm

Alzheimer’s Australia has undertaken extensive research into the way different factors can reduce the likelihood of suffering from dementia in later years. ...

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Ten early signs of dementia

Posted 20 Oct 2011 03:42pm

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How do you know if memory loss and confusion are just signs of getting older or are the first indicators that something more sinister ...

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In sickness and in health

Posted 16 Aug 2011 11:01am

YOURLifeChoices goes back to its movie review archives to highlight a touching yet sometimes harrowing movie about the reality of Alzheimer’s. ...

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Online Dementia Support

HEALTH NEWS - Posted 04 Dec 2010 12:09am

More than 200,000 Australians have been diagnosed with dementia and these numbers will more than double in the next 45 years. A new website, DementiaNet, offers practical information and support for families affected by the disease. Barrister Michael d'Arbon, who has Alzheimer's Disease, started the site when his family ...

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