Dementia Clinical Trials ECRU

27/11/2025

Carer burden is common in individuals caring for someone with dementia. Asking for support is encouraged.

Dementia Australia's 24-hour helpline is one way to seek advice 📞

Every year, our National Dementia Helpline team responds to almost 50,000 enquiries from people impacted by dementia. Here are the top three topics people ask.

26/11/2025

CURRENT RECRUITING TRIALS AT ECRU 🧠
Email us to get involved

19/11/2025

🎼New research shows just how beneficial music is for lowering dementia risk 🎶

Listening to music is linked to a 39% lower risk of dementia according to new research in the US 🎶

The study found that those over 70 years of age who have always listened to music had a lower chance of developing dementia compared to those who never, rarely or only sometimes listened to music.

Those who also played a musical instrument had a 35% lower risk of having dementia than those who didn’t 🎻

Read more in the comment below! ⬇️

12/11/2025

Festive season is upon us 🎄🎊🎁 For people living with dementia it can be a tough time. Click below to read expert advice on staying connected.

Ask Steve about what can I do to help my dad to stay connected and supported during the festive season?

22/09/2025

We know that lifestyle factors can drive the development of dementia and almost half of dementia cases can be prevented 🥗🚭👂🧠

To find out more about how you can keep your brain healthy, read more below 👇

19/09/2025

Planning activities for people living with dementia can sometimes be difficult. See below for tips on how you can organise and ensure activities a positive experience for everyone involved.

17/09/2025

Engaging in a simple activity with someone impacted by dementia is as easy as a walk at the park, a trip to the art store or picking up a newspaper with word games! 🖍🎼👟

The options are endless and we encourage you to try one of these!

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15/09/2025

‼Today marks Day 1 of Dementia Action Week‼

We encourage you to reach out with someone impacted by dementia- because no one can do it alone. Check out our page this week for helpful tips and ideas for reconnecting🫂

10/09/2025

⚠JOIN US next week for ⚠

The theme this year is encouraging us all to reach out to someone impacted by dementia🧠🫂

Our ECRU Dementia team will have a display of resources and activities located in the foyer of Box Hill Hospital -Keep an eye out next week👀