Check out recent publication from @‌Monash_SPHPM #BND_team members Swarna Vishwanath @drjoryan on how different cognitive domains are affected after stroke and why early monitoring of cognition is needed rdcu.be/dIlGV ASPREE #Stroke #Cognition #Trajectories #Olderadults

🌎 Today is #WorldHypertensionDay . High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke & can be easily managed. Join Australia's Biggest Blood Pressure Check this month & get a quick check at your doctor or pharmacy.

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🚨Registrations for the Australian Dementia Research Forum close TODAY!🚨
Don't miss this chance to learn from leading dementia experts and connect with researchers, healthcare professionals and policymakers in this new era of dementia research.Register ➡️ buff.ly/4aKYtGB

The National Dementia Support Program is an Australian Government initiative that:
✅ Provides information, education, services and resources for people living with dementia and their carers. Australian Department of Health and Aged Care #ADRF2024
Visit: 💻 buff.ly/3K0WQZb
Or call ☎️ 1800 100 500

Help us shape the future of general practice by completing the Health of the Nation 2024 survey. Your input will inform the RACGP’s advocacy to government. Let's make our voices heard.

bit.ly/4aU6o44

#HealthOfTheNation2024

Have a try calculating your own cardiovascular risk.

It’s national #HeartHealthAwarenessWeek 💓 and you’re encouraged to take steps to reduce your heart disease risk.

But what are we doing? Scientists like A/Prof Xiaowei Wang are harnessing #mRNA technologies to fight #heartdisease & halt disease progression.

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Seeking a dementia diagnosis can feel scary, but if you’ve noticed changes in your cognition, it is important to get things checked out. An early diagnosis can change everything. For information and support  call the National Dementia Helpline anytime on 1800 100 500.

New guidelines for assessing and managing cardiovascular disease risk

mja.com.au/journal/2024/2…

It's here, and we are live! Welcome everyone to the 2024 World Health Summit Regional Meeting in Melbourne! #WHSMelbourne2024 World Health Summit Monash University Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Monash University Monash Public Health CAPHIA Lowitja Institute Australian Global Health Alliance

Watch Dementia Australia Honorary Medical Advisor Prof Amy Brodtmann MBBS, FRACP, PhD in an on-demand webinar about frontotemporal dementia, discussing the symptoms, strategies, and support available for those impacted by FTD.

Watch now at youtu.be/sD0XpAJ1s0o?si…

Are you a researcher interested in learning about the mechanisms of blood-brain barrier transport, how they’re affected in aging & #Alzheimer ’s, & how they can be utilized to enable drug delivery to the Central Nervous System? Check out this NIA workshop: nia.nih.gov/research/dn/wo…

Do you or your employees provide support to people living with dementia in a professional capacity?

Build your team’s expertise or upskill yourself with this fully-funded, nationally recognised Dementia Essentials course.

Details at:  dementia.org.au/professionals/…

📣 Tell us how you feel about the changes to aged care.

📆 Our survey closes Friday 19 April 2024.

Have your say at 💻 healthau.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0N…

Not long to go now until #WHSMelbourne2024 , and the program is huge! Check it out here: whsmelbourne2024.com

Congrats Zoe McQuilten Erica Wood and team!

The brain controls many aspects of thinking, including remembering, planning, and making decisions. 🧠 Learn more about #cognitive changes as you age and how the #aging brain affects thinking: go.nia.nih.gov/3Iy8x8X

Want to share your thoughts on accessing and navigating aged care? The Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care would like to hear from you.
Get involved:

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There's still time for you to nominate for the 2024 #ACTATrialOfTheYear Awards. 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟗 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒.

To nominate and learn more, visit the ACTA website: bit.ly/TOTY-Awards

With Stroke Strategy 2024: Empowering, Supporting, Connecting coming to an end, it is time to develop an updated strategy.

The first consultation survey for our Stroke Strategy is now open. Please complete the survey by 9am Tuesday 12th March 2024.

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