Co-Designing a Hybrid Virtual Memory Clinic Model for Regional Australia

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Dementia is the second leading cause of disease burden in Australia, with regional populations facing limited access to multidisciplinary assessment, leading to delays and poorer outcomes. A hybrid virtual memory clinic (hVMC) combining...

‘Unalloyed, Uncomplicated Joy’: A Qualitative Study to Understand Dementia Care Partners’ Experiences of Dance/Movement Therapy

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Care partners who have a loved one living with dementia are at risk for psychological distress and burden. As a result, a variety of programs to support dementia care partners have been designed, but dance/movement therapy (DMT) remains...

The Experience of People With Dementia in Accessing and Engaging in Talking Therapies for Mental Health Difficulties: A Systematic Review and Thematic Meta-Synthesis

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Friday, December 26, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. People with dementia often experience psychological distress, and may experience difficulty in navigating changes to their cognition, identity and quality of life, yet experience challenges in accessing and engaging in talking therapies. This...

Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Non-Pharmacological Dementia Therapies in Residential Aged Care: A Systematic Review

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Non-pharmacological therapies have demonstrated efficacy in alleviating dementia-related symptoms in residential aged care settings; however, their uptake remains limited. This systematic review aimed to identify the barriers and facilitators...

Supporting Continued Employment for Individuals With Young-Onset Dementia: Insights From a Qualitative Study Into Key Stakeholders’ Roles and Perspectives

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Objectives:Young-onset dementia often impairs work performance and increases the risk of job loss, necessitating support from employers, occupational physicians, and healthcare professionals to facilitate continued employment. This study...

Developing and Sustaining Dementia Capable Communities: An Analysis of the Current Evidence

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Exclusion, marginalization and stigma remain common experiences for people living with dementia. Dementia capable communities offer a pathway to support the wellbeing of people living with dementia by creating spaces where people living with...