Dementia Clinical Trials ECRU

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 🧠
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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👀

28/05/2025

⚠TGA APPROVED⚠
A new therapy using the drug Kisunla (Donanemab) to reduce amyloid in the brain has been approved by the TGA in Australia.

Clinical trials for this drug have been conducted at ECRU since 2024 to assess safety and efficacy. With the drug now approved, individuals with early Alzheimer's disease can access this from July under strict clinical review. While the drug is costly, it will be reviewed in the coming months by an advisory committee for listing on the PBS.

Stay tuned for more details as infusion sites roll out across Melbourne.

Read more below 👇

The TGA has approved a drug found to slow the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease but it will only be available for a select few who can afford it privately.

09/05/2025

A great resource to read about advances in dementia research as summarised by the Dementia trials Principal Investigator Professor Amy Brodtmann 👇

Current research into all aspects of dementia provides hope for the future. Hear from one of Dementia Australia’s Honorary Medical Advisors about the latest dementia research and why collaboration is so important.