Brain Bank stalwart led the way
Robyn Flook, the long-running coordinator of the South Australian Brain Bank, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Ms Flook joined the Flinders University […]
Flinders looks to support dementia carers at home via screen
Individualised support for carers of people with dementia could soon be arriving in family homes via screens, thanks to Flinders research.
The fight against dementia, cancer and eye-disease receives $5.1m funding
Dementia, bowel cancer and glaucoma are among diseases to be addressed by researchers at Flinders with National Health and Medical Research Council funding of nearly $5.1 million.
Unique study gives people with dementia their say
A unique study which actively seeks to capture the opinions and choices of people with dementia is being conducted in SA by researchers from Flinders University and the Repatriation General Hospital.
Dementia carers suffer too
Many Australian spouses are looking after loved ones with dementia without external support, research from Flinders University shows.
Building better blood vessels
A Flinders University research team is developing novel drugs that could pave the way for potential breakthroughs in cancer, dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
Flinders and China CSU in joint dementia care program
A team of Chinese delegates are visiting Flinders University to develop a dementia care training program.
Perceptions trick memory
An inflated sense of memory function in people with dementia may influence their likelihood of seeking help.