Brain and Mind Centre shares dementia research at Senior’s Expo
The Expo provided an opportunity for clinics across the Brain and Mind Centre to engage with their target audiences for dementia and Alzheimer's and share insights into slowing cognitive decline.
Clinics present included Facing Dementia Together led by Professor Lee-Fay Low whose program aims to break down dementia stigma in non-English speaking communities and the Healthy Brain Ageing Clinic led by Professor Sharon Naismith showcasing their NeuroMusic clinical trial which aims to use music to slow cognitive decline.
Members of the Brain and Mind Centre Administrative Services team, NeuroMusic team and Facing Dementia Together team.
Facing Dementia Together aims to increase dementia help-seeking and diagnosis in Australia, through a public help-seeking campaign, and improving detection, diagnosis and management in primary care. The team’s focus is in older people in Western Sydney, Western Victoria and Adelaide, with a strong focus on English-Second-Language communities.
Facing Dementia Together launched its website featuring resources for seniors such as the Checklist for Dementia Symptoms and Changes.
It was an incredible opportunity to engage with the Chinese-speaking community about dementia awareness and early diagnosis. This direct engagement highlighted the importance of culturally tailored resources and ongoing support for seniors and their families.
The expo was a wonderful opportunity for us to provide information to the public about the Healthy Brain Ageing Clinic and our research studies. It was great to chat in-person to so many people across the two days who were interested in participating in our research and motivated to improve their brain health.
The Healthy Brain Ageing Clinic promoted its NeuroMusic clinical trial, in collaboration with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
As a multidisciplinary institute, the Brain and Mind Centre has multiple clinical research teams, which are always seeking out participants for their clinical trials.
NSW Seniors Expo 2025
The NSW Seniors Expo welcomed over 40,000 people this year making it the most attended year for the Expo.