Loneliness may increase the risk of dementia

By NZDF on June 23, 2020

A new British research study suggests that loneliness, but not social isolation, predicts the development of dementia in older people.


Review of COVID clusters in NZ ARC released

By NZDF on June 23, 2020

The Ministry of Health has published the Independent Review of COVID-19 Clusters in Aged Residential Care Facilities report.


Music and dementia resources launched

By NZDF on June 23, 2020

A new website and free resources from the BBC focus on the uplifting potential of music for people living with dementia.


Dancing with dementia

By NZDF on May 29, 2020

A University of Auckland study aims to use dance as a means of combating dementia.