Alzheimer's disease

Dementia risk factors

Up to a third of risk factors for dementia re ones you could do something about.

Genetic risk factors for dementia

Risk factors increase the likelihood of disease occurring. They do not inevitably cause dementia, but have a strong association.

How is dementia diagnosed?

When signs of cognitive decline and changes in personality or social behaviour can no longer be ignored, a GP visit is often the next step.

What's the difference between ageing and dementia?

History of dementia research

As medical technology improved, so has the understanding of dementia and its causes.

Brisbane Open House: Dementia Research, from the bench to the public

8 October 2017 2:00pm–3:00pm

in Brisbane Open House

As part of Brisbane Open House QBI has opened its doors, and is inviting you to hear about the amazing work that the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research.

Register

Jurgen Gotz: dementia

Meet Professor Jürgen Götz, head of the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research

Dementia research at QBI

Dementia research at the University of Queensland ranges from understanding the basis of the disease, through to treatments and developing better care options.

What causes dementia?

Dementia is caused by neurodegeneration – the damage and death of the brain’s neurons.

Dementia signs and symptoms

Dementia symptoms usually develop gradually. Often the earliest signs are recognised in hindsight because they’re mistaken for signs of normal ageing.