“A vaccine to prevent and even reverse the early stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia could be tested on humans within the next two to three years after being “bankrolled” by the US Government” according to a new research from Flinders University. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-13/dementia-vaccine-may-be-years-away-flinders-uni-professor-says/7623574
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News from the Kiama Independent
Our Dementia Friendly Community will be featured in this upcoming Webinar that has international reach. By viewing this webinar you can contribute to the cause of all people affected by dementia world wide as well as your own community. For the full article and links click here
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Today we held our monthly social get-together. Our venue was above the Ulladulla harbour. The weather – almost perfect apart from a 90km/hr gale.
It was interesting to look down on a sheltered beach and see the seagulls standing there – being fitted for penguin suits. Despite the slight breeze it was a pleasant time and well worth the trip.
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Interview with Kate Swaffer from ABC SA 10/07/2016 ABC News. Also features Nick and the Kiama Gold Standard . Please close your eyes while watching this – as we don’t have copyright permission yet.
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A BBC clip on the link between the two diseases and possible future work.
A newly discovered link between Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes may in time pave the way for the development of new treatments for both conditions. Professor Bettina Platt, chair in translational neuroscience at the University of Aberdeen,
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Relevant News
As part of the concept of promoting general community awareness about dementia and to promote the Dementia Friendly Kiama Project, the following selection of articles have been identified from various online media. This post will be periodically updated as I locate new and relevant articles.
Kiama Articles
Taking a Lead in Dementia Awareness:
Published June 11,
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Yesterday I had my annual MRI scan and remarked to those present how this year not only did I detect the dulcet tones of Pink Floyd (Astronomie Dominie) but some of the works of Uriah Heap, another group of renown. I then had the opportunity to share this video produced (with much appreciation) by Elisa.
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The following represents my short plenary I address I have privileged to give on Day 2 of the 31st Annual Alzheimer’s Disease International Conference in Budapest. The accompanying PowerPoint Slides references and slides have been omitted.
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Hello from Budapest, I have survived the first day of the 31st Alzheimer’s Disease International Conference.
I am not surprised to say that the environment chosen by ADI lacks a little in the Dementia Friendly Environment Stakes. On the lighter side two things:
Some Humour –
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