CHIME - Chronic Health & Illness Management & Education

11/04/2026

People living with Parkinson’s disease have an increased risk of cognitive decline and may develop Parkinson’s disease dementia.

Ahead of World Parkinson’s Day tomorrow we’re highlighting the work of Queensland Brain Institute's researcher Kye Kudo.

He is working to understand more about Parkinson’s disease and potential treatment options.

Earlier this year, he was awarded a Dementia Australia Research Foundation Project Grant for a project seeking to understand how mutations in a key protein in the brain can cause Parkinson’s disease.

“Understanding how these proteins transition from functional to disease-causing could identify the first molecular events in Parkinson’s disease,” he said.

“This knowledge contributes to the broader understanding of other neurodegenerative diseases caused by protein misfolding, including dementia.”

Read more about the research project here: https://www.dementia.org.au/research/our-researchers/kye-kudo

15/02/2026

Dementia Advocate Vivienne, whose husband David lives with dementia, has always loved libraries.

And her love for libraries has only grown since she used the Dementia Australia Library following her husband’s diagnosis.

“The Dementia Australia Library was such a valuable resource for me while caring for my husband,” Vivienne said.

“I strongly recommend that people think of libraries when they are looking for information, support and community.”

Tomorrow, 14 February is Library Lover’s Day, which celebrates the valuable role libraries play in our communities.

The Dementia Australia Library is the largest publicly accessible dementia library in the world and is free to join.

Access ebooks, audiobooks, topic guides or browse the extensive collection by signing up for the Dementia Australia Library here: https://alzheimers.softlinkhosting.com.au/liberty/libraryHome.do?corporation=AlzheimersAustralia&invokeRegister=True&_open=1

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