Concussions should be top priority for NRL

Concussions should be top priority for NRL

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/concussions-should-be-top-priority-for-nrl-20190712-p526tw.html After the stunning State of Origin decider in which the Blues’ James Tedesco lunged across the line for a last-minute try and instant elevation to the pantheon of sporting...
Ageing Australia’s Workplace and Populations

Ageing Australia’s Workplace and Populations

Sensibly, everyone seems to be planning for an ageing Australia. But no one is mentioning the elephant in the room. We are all well aware that as the proportion of younger adults in the population declines, many more older Australians will need and want to work,...
Identifying Dementia

Identifying Dementia

There is an ever-increasing need to know how to spot the early signs of dementia in the workplace, and to respond sensitively and effectively. By Dr Nicola Gates, Brain and Mind Psychology Cognitive decline is an issue gaining prominence in the workforce as...
Dementia: A public health issue

Dementia: A public health issue

It is estimated that by 2050 the world population over the age of 60 will be 2 billion (Figure 1.1) (5). Population ageing is occurring rapidly in LMIC. A clearly negative effect of rapid ageing of the population is the increase in the number of people with dementia....