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Dementia: Taking the next step
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Online Dementia Support
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 ...
Depression – how do you know?
Feeling low or suffering full blown depression? Unless you have experienced the symptoms before, realising you’re depressed isn’t easy. So how do you know when it’s time to seek professional help? Whether you think you are suffering depression, or are worried about the mental state of someone close to ...
Depression – how can you help?
Supporting someone who has depression can be a thankless task as constant feelings of worthlessness and inability to think straight make it difficult to accept help. This doesn’t mean you should sit back and do nothing. Develop a thick skin and a plan to combat the symptoms if ...
Depression – who can help?
There are many organisations which can provide information and support for those suffering from depression but often it’s the case of finding the right person to open up to. beyondblue is a truly national depression organisation that aims to provide an Australia-wide focus on the issue of ...
Vitamin B delays Alzheimer’s
High doses of Vitamin B could delay or even stop the onset of Alzheimer’s disease but further research is needed to test the theory. Researchers from Oxford University in the UK have published initial research results which indicate that taking Vitamin B could reduce the rate ...
Reach out and help
Each year, a staggering 65,000 Australians attempt to take their own lives. Sometimes just reaching out to someone who appears to be struggling to cope can be enough to prevent an unnecessary death and help the sufferer get their lives back on track. Mental illness, depression, health issues and ...
Dementia resource
Living with dementia is hard on those who suffer from it and those who care for them. A new government resource is aimed at helping sufferers and carers improve their quality of life. The Dementia Resource Guide provides links to resources covering 17 topics, including assessment ...
Diagnosing dementia
Memory loss is probably one of the most common indicators that you may be suffering from dementia, however, as simply being tired can have the same effect, diagnosing dementia is more complex. Dementia is difficult for professionals to diagnose, so trying to work out yourself if you are suffering ...
Mental health care
Watching or caring for someone you know who has a mental illness can be soul destroying. Resources are scarce and often the sufferer doesn’t want help. There are programs throughout the states and territories which offer support and assistance to families of sufferers and those suffering themselves from mental ...
Work longer to delay dementia
It’s commonly accepted that exercising the brain can delay the onset of dementia and now there is proof that working longer will not only benefit your bank balance but also your brain health. Analysis of data by the Institute of Psychiatry at King’s College, London, has shown ...
Depression Facts
-On average, one in five Australians will experience Depression at some point in their lifetime. -Men commonly manage their depression by using drugs and alcohol, which often results in worse symptoms and are at greater risk of having their depression go unrecognized compared to women. -Only ...