Understanding Dementia – What is messing our brain up?
Did you know scientists discovered an “AHA” molecule inside the brains of people living with Dementia and the broader population in 1984, which we think is the primary culprit causing this devasting disease? We call this molecule Amyloid protein. In short, these molecules interfered with the connection and communication between the 86 billion neurons. But […]
Understanding Dementia – Inside our Brain
Did you know the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that after we turn 60 years old, 5 to 8 % of us will live with Dementia at some point? So what exactly went wrong in our brain, which has an average of 86 billion neurons? First, let us explore what’s inside our skull. Hi, I […]
Understanding Dementia – Forgetfulness vs Cognitive Impairment
Did you know Forgetfulness can be a normal phenomenon for all ages? Our environment often influences our capacity to memorise and hinges on many factors. So, how do we differentiate this from actual memory impairment? Hi, I am Dr Dennis Welcome to my weekly blog on all things Dementia. Have you ever experienced a situation […]
Understanding Dementia – an unbeatable beast?
Did you know that more than 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia? And 400,000 of those people live in Australia in 2023. It is expected to double by 2050! (Australian Institute of Health & Welfare, 2023). Therefore, it deserves our attention and all hands on deck to deal with this disease. Maybe you […]