Dementia

Can you grow new brain cells?

Discoveries from QBI researchers have turned on its head conventional wisdom about the brain's ability to regenerate.

Sallyanne Atkinson and Ita Buttrose talk about dementia

Podcast: Sallyanne and Ita: the impacts of dementia

Sallyanne Atkinson AO, Chair of QBI’s Advisory Board, talks to Ita Buttrose AO, about her experience caring for her father, who had dementia.

Enzyme plays key role in build-up of toxic Alzheimer's proteins

Published on: 14 November 2017

QBI researchers are a step closer to understanding why a toxic protein builds up in brain cells dying from Alzheimer's disease.

Podcast: lithium in water lowers dementia risk

Professor John McGrath, talks about how lithium added to drinking water has been linked to a lower risk of dementia.

Podcast: Understanding, preventing and treating dementia

A dementia researcher explains the different types of dementia, whether it can be prevented, and an exciting potential treatment.

Prof Pankaj Sah on the cost of dementia

QBI Director Pankaj Sah talked to Peter Beattie and and Campbell Newman about the costs of dementia –economic, scientific, and social.

In partnership with Alzheimer's Australia, QBI has a released a comprehensive guide to dementia research and care.

Dementia publication sheds light on latest research

Published on: 21 September 2017

In partnership with Alzheimer's Australia, QBI has a released a comprehensive guide to dementia research and care.

Profile: Sue Pieters-Hawke

After caring for her mother with dementia, Hazel Hawke's daughter has become an activist for improving the lives of affected individuals.

Profile: Brian and Heather Fischer

Husband and wife Brian and Heather Fischer share their experiences of Brian's dementia.

Profile: Kate Swaffer

Kate Swaffer, 2017 Australian Of The Year in SA, and co-founder, Chair and CEO of the Dementia Alliance International lives with younger-onset dementia.