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The man who fell in love with the sound of Spitfires – here’s what this unusual symptom can teach us about dementia

When people hear the word dementia, they often think of someone who has problems with memory. While memory is often affected in dementia, this is not always the case. There are many different types of dementia – and each can produce a wide range of symptoms.

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Secret of what makes ‘super-agers’ resilient to dementia may finally be revealed

Super-agers show twice the nerve cell growth of other healthy older adults

The Independent UK

Barbara Windsor’s widower campaigns on Alzheimer’s as he ‘owes it to her legacy’

EastEnders and Carry On actress Dame Barbara was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2014 and died in 2020 aged 83.

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Men in their 50s and 60s suffer faster aging because of forever chemicals

Some 98 percent of Americans exposed to PFAS which are tied to cancer, dementia and cardiovascular disease

The Independent UK

Trump's Shocking Cognitive Slips 'Consistent With Dementia,' Claims Former Johns Hopkins Medical School Insider

A viral video claims Donald Trump's recent public appearances show signs of cognitive decline, sparking debate over his mental health.

International Business Times UK

Fiona Phillips’ husband Martin Frizell: Lack of Alzheimer’s funding is ‘ageism’

Former GMTV presenter Phillips announced in 2023 that she had been diagnosed with early onset dementia.

Evening Standard

Crazy Old Lady review – Carmen Maura excels as a homicidal pensioner wielding a red hot poker

Mistaken identity, dementia, family dysfunction and a murky past entwine in this Spanish horror involving a sprightly octogenarian with a penchant for torture

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First ‘dementia village’ with shops, restaurant and theatre set to open in US to transform elderly care

The United States is set to launch its first dementia village. This innovative development aims to provide a neighbourhood-like environment for residents. It will feature homes, shops, and recreational spaces. The project seeks to enhance the quality of life for individuals with dementia. This model offers a new approach to…

The Times of India

Another character returns to popular soap for dementia storyline

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The Independent UK

EastEnders character to return for ‘emotional’ storyline with estranged stepfather

‘I hope the viewers will be pleased,’ says actor

The Independent UK

Gemma Bissix to return to EastEnders as Clare Bates for ’emotional reunion’

Bissix is set to return to the soap after almost two decades.

Evening Standard

Experts explain why over 65s need this amount of sleep — and how to get it

From memory consolidation to warding off dementia, this is how sleep can protect your mind and body as you age — and how to get enough of it at 65+

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Elder abuse case turns surreal as North Carolina caregivers allegedly ran a ‘Dementia Fight Club’

They even started recording them and posting videos online.

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New blood test can predict when someone is likely to start showing Alzheimer’s symptoms

Researchers say test can help develop therapies to prevent or slow onset of dementia

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The Conversation

Dementia: how brain resilience, immune health and the menopause play a role in women’s risk

Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with dementia. While researchers have some idea of the factors that elevate risk, it’s still not entirely clear why this happens. But a recent study suggests that the menopause could play a key role in increased vulnerability to Alzheimer’s disease.

Medical Daily

Viagra and Shingles Vaccine Emerge as Surprising Front-Runners in Alzheimer's Drug Repurposing

Discover how Viagra and the shingles vaccine are emerging as leading candidates in Alzheimer's drug repurposing, with new evidence suggesting potential protection against dementia.

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Queen at Sea review – crushingly sad dementia drama offers a startling portrait of intimacy

Driven by fine performances from Tom Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall, Lance Hammer’s comeback is unbearable in its tragic candour and essential in its moral questioning

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Emma Heming Willis realised how 'vital' health is after caring for husband Bruce Willis

Emma Heming Willis has revealed that caring for her husband Bruce Willis after his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis three years ago made he realise how "vital" it is to focus on her own health.

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Alzheimer's Breakthrough: Scientists Discover Brain Switches That Boost Neprilysin and Clear Amyloid Plaques

Scientists uncovered brain receptor "switches" that boost neprilysin, clear Alzheimer's amyloid plaques, and improve memory in mice, opening a promising path toward safer, oral dementia treatments.

The Conversation

Air pollution may directly contribute to Alzheimer’s disease – new study

Air pollution has long been linked to heart and lung disease. But a large US study suggests it may also raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease – the most common form of dementia.

The Independent UK

What caffeine does and doesn’t do for your health explained

A new study showed drinking two to three cups of coffee a day, or one to two cups of tea, was associated with a lower risk of dementia - regardless of a person’s genetic risk for the neurodegenerative condition

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Long in the tooth: Brushing your teeth three times a day could help you live longer, experts say

Maintaining good oral hygiene isn’t only important for your teeth, but is also integral to the prevention of diseases like dementia, new research reveals.

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Linda Hamilton blown away by 'specific' connection to late mother in new role

Linda Hamilton knew her Dark Winds character had dementia like her late mother - and even shared her name - but she was shocked by another "very specific" coincidental connection between the two.

The Guardian - UK

Reading and writing can lower dementia risk by almost 40%, study suggests

Cognitive health in later life is ‘strongly influenced’ by lifelong exposure to intellectually stimulating environments, say researchers

The Conversation

Understanding the difference between apathy and depression can be lifesaving for people with brain disorders

People with brain disorders, including Parkinson’s disease and dementia, are often misdiagnosed as having depression, when in fact what they’re experiencing is apathy. This can delay an accurate diagnosis, which has negative outcomes for patients as well as for their families and caregivers.

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