Dementia
Bruce Willis’ wife says it’s ‘hard to know’ how aware he is of his condition now
Emma Heming Willis has provided an update on the Die Hard star’s condition and described his dementia diagnosis as both a blessing and a curse.
- by Martin Boulton
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Charlotte is just two, but has dementia. Few know her condition exists
Charlotte Colley was diagnosed with Cockayne syndrome, one of more than 150 rare genetic disorders scientists have identified as causing dementia in children.
- by Angus Thomson
Cats and dogs get dementia. Here’s how to spot the signs
Dementia in pets is “highly underreported”, according to animal experts.
- by Marlene Cimons
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Time to bring the dementia conversation out of the shadows
A move where those afflicted by dementia don’t languish in care homes when they can safely remain within the community is to be welcomed.
- The Herald's View
800,000 Australians will live with dementia by 2058. This is how we can prepare
New drugs and “consumer-led” approaches to care all have the potential to change how Australia approaches dementia.
- by Mary Ward
‘It felt like home’: Australia’s first pride cafe for people with dementia
Mithrani Mahadeva has found a group of kindred spirits from the LGBTQI community, who also love to dance, at this week’s launch of Memory Lane cafe in St Kilda – a vital resource of social connection and support.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Wally Lewis reveals CTE dementia diagnosis
Queensland rugby league legend Wally Lewis has revealed he is facing his toughest opponent yet – a dementia diagnosis, brought on by years of head knocks across his storied football career.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Healthcare
The state of our health
What does the prevalence of 10 health conditions, including asthma, cancer, diabetes and dementia, in locations across Victoria say about the state.
Migrants in this Melbourne suburb prospered. But long life brings new challenges
Avondale Heights has the highest rate of dementia in Victoria, but a story of longevity is hidden behind the figures. Use our new interactive to find out the state of your area’s health.
- by Aisha Dow, Henrietta Cook and Craig Butt
How high school science led to the perfect career for Eunice
Eunice Cheng was the 2019 HSC science dux. Now she’s researching dementia and is passionate about serving others. Here are her tips for succeeding in HSC science.
‘People dying during the process’: The push to free up Victoria’s euthanasia laws
Monday will mark the start of the fifth year of the state’s euthanasia laws, but advocates say Victoria has fallen behind other states.
- by Melissa Cunningham