As Victoria’s landmark voluntary assisted dying legislation comes up for review,doctors,families and patients are calling for the scheme to be expanded to include people with dementia.
As the voluntary assisted dying legislation comes up for review,the challenging issue of end-of-life care for people who have lost capacity needs to be considered.
A “smoke and mirrors” budget which proves that It doesn’t matter who you vote for,you’ll always elect a politician.
Descending through dementia’s seven stages into a “catastrophic vegetative state” is a terrifying prospect. Yet Voluntary Assisted Dying is not an option.
Chemicals that replicate the body’s “love drug” could be key to treating dementia,depression and schizophrenia.
People with dementia are more likely to self-harm in the 12 months after they are diagnosed,but few are given the support to adjust to life with the degenerative condition.
Being married or romantically involved doesn’t necessarily reduce your dementia risk,with a new study finding people mostly need someone to confide in.
Many assume it’s time to break out Sudoku or crosswords,but socialising can be just as beneficial for your brain.
Rob Wright literally drove his son and saltwater fuelled family to surfing greatness. His drift into early onset dementia has helped convince his son Owen to walk away from competitive surfing.
Bruce Willis’ wife has pleaded with the public and paparazzi to leave him alone following his dementia diagnosis. So,how can we help others with the condition?
Emma Heming Willis,the Hollywood star’s wife,has made an emotional appeal to raise awareness about dementia.