There is no single cause of Alzheimer’s dementia
I took this photo from the lookout over Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island. It’s an ever-changing seascape that responds and adapts to the meteorological conditions it is exposed to. [...]
A new tool can forecast if you’ll get Alzheimer’s — and what you can do to thwart the prediction
Researchers from the University of Melbourne have developed a tool called the Florey Dementia Index (FDI) or Florey Dementia Risk Score (FDRS) that can predict whether a person will develop [...]
The Morning Show – Preventing Dementia
Dr Helena interviewed on Channel 7’s The Morning Show about preventing dementia
Online tool could predict age of onset for Alzheimer’s disease
Dr Helena interviewed on Channel 7 Weekend Sunrise talking about an online tool which could predict age of onset for Alzheimer’s disease.
The immeasurable health-benefits of an adventurous life
When I was approached by the UK-based charity ‘Dementia Adventure’ to appear on their podcast, the answer was a resounding yes! Click here to listen to our deep dive into how adventure prevents [...]
A good book is like an empathic friend
When I was in California in June this year, I had the pleasure of meeting Ruth Stevens, author of the book and stage play, Stage Seven (which refers to the seventh stage of Alzheimer’s), a [...]
Brain health starts right now
While I was in Melbourne for Dementia Awareness Month in September this year, I spoke to Sharon McGrath, producer of The House of Wellness TV show, about how we can all defy dementia right now. [...]
Promising news for people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD)!
I took this photo during my visit to the vibrant, eclectic, City of Music, Nashville Tennessee on the morning of my interview with Channel 9’s Today Extra. Click here to watch our conversation [...]
