Dementia Clinical Trials ECRU

12/03/2026

Join us next week for

Register now to learn more about brain health and other brain conditions.

https://brainfoundation.org.au/brain-awareness-week/

03/03/2026

🧠Brain awareness week 🧠🌻

Join us for this flagship initiative by the Dana foundation dedicated to raising awareness about brain health and brain conditions.

Hosted by the Brain foundation, be sure not miss this opportunity to learn more about the brain. There will be online webinars and other resources available 🖱️

Save the date 16th - 22nd March 🗓

18/12/2025

🎊The festive season is upon us and the team at ECRU are preparing for two-weeks of holiday shutdown. 🎊

This time of year is all about connecting with family and friends, but we also recognise it can be challenging for people living with dementia and their loved ones. We’ve shared some helpful tips below to support you through the festive period 👇

Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and happy festive season 🎉🥂

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👀