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Townsville hospital patient dies after violent incident in dementia ward

Queensland Police will prepare a report for the coroner after the death of a 77-year-old man who was injured by another patient.

ABC News

Dementia risk linked to high levels of blood pressure, warns new research

Many health conditions that are not effectively managed can impact other diseases. A groundbreaking new study has found those who have high blood pressure are greatly increasing their risk of having dementia later in life

Daily Mirror

Perth nurse Wendy Ruth Sym accused of trying to kill dementia-suffering husband

A 62-year-old registered nurse is behind bars in Western Australia accused of attempting to murder her husband, after being his carer for almost a decade.

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Man in Townsville Hospital after being critically injured by patient in dementia ward

Police were called after a violent incident between two men in their 70s at Townsville Hospital.

ABC News

Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir set their sights on Glastonbury after releasing debut single

Exclusive: The Nottingham-based musical group have been the subject of two BBC documentaries and in July performed in front of 20,000 - their biggest audience to-date

Evening Standard

Sam Faiers' mum feared early dementia over 'agonising' symptoms of brain fog

Menopausal symptoms affect women differently, with some seemingly breezing through it. For some, like Suzie Wells, these hormonal changes can take a major toll on their body - including their brain health

Daily Mirror

Floods and other emergencies can be extra tough for people with dementia and their carers. Here's how to help

As we write from New South Wales’ Northern Rivers region, other parts of eastern Australia are facing conditions that recall uncomfortable memories from the 2017 floods and those in March this year. Many people are fatigued and still coming to terms with those devastating natural disasters.

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Older people who get lost sometimes sadly lose their lives. But those with dementia are more likely to survive

Being lost in an unfamiliar place is an unsettling feeling most of us have experienced. It requires cognitive and physical skills, and potentially other resources, to find our way and safely arrive at our destination.

The Conversation

Preparing for a world with Alzheimer's treatment

As Alzheimer’s cases grow, scientists have been deep in debate over its causes. Now treatments are on the horizon, the new race is to ready the health system.

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Residential dementia respite centre plan for Woodvale home opposed by residents

After residents overwhelmingly opposed plans to open a dementia respite centre on a quiet suburban street in Perth's north, local governments are scrambling to set policies that could shape the future of health care in our suburbs.

ABC News

How The Grateful Dead Is Fighting Dementia

In trials, the game not only taught 60 to 79-year-olds how to drum but also improved their ability to remember faces

Zenger

Police are searching for a dementia sufferer who has gone missing from a south Manchester care home

Marghani Abubakar, 60, was last seen on Thursday evening

Manchester Evening News

Newcastle dementia choir welcoming new members after successful debut

Dementia charity Silverline Memories was set up nine years ago

Chronicle Live

Aston Villa fan sits on all 42,785 seats at Villa Park in 35 hours

Simon Osborn, 42, was raising money for Aston Villa’s Dementia Activity Café

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Nottingham Post

Our Dementia Choir Nottingham's Vicky McClure calls on Government to 'cure the care system'

"Give them what they need to live a better life"

Newcastle Herald

Death rate remains low during second year of COVID-19 pandemic - heart disease, dementia, stroke, and lung cancer main culprits

Chronicle Live

Inspired by Line of Duty's Vicky McClure, charity's push for more Singing for Dementia in the North East

Vicky McClure's Our Dementia Choir has inspired many.

Glasgow Live

Dumbarton pensioner with dementia left waiting 18 hours for an ambulance after back injury

76-year-old Susan Nellis was left bent over a chair while she waited, while her daughter has said the long wait was 'traumatic' and left her mum extremely distressed.

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Daily Record

Scots carer left 95-year-old dementia patient covered in bruises after attack

Davina Bissett faces being struck off after she admitted carrying out an assault which left her vulnerable victim covered in bruises.

Wales Online

76-year-old woman with dementia waited 18 hours for ambulance as 999 service went into meltdown

She was 'exhausted and white as a sheet', says daughter

Zenger

Why Talking Therapies Can Be Effective For Alzheimer’s Patients

An estimated one in every two dementia patients experiences depression which can reduce quality of life.

The Independent UK

Cap on care costs likely to be delayed as Jeremy Hunt demands ‘eye-watering’ cuts

New chancellor preparing to put back promise of £86,000 ceiling on bills for conditions such as dementia – due to start in October next year

Daily Record

Frail Scots OAP with dementia waited 18 hours for ambulance as 999 service hit meltdown

Dementia sufferer Susan Nellis, 76, was left bent over double and stuck in chair due to emergency chaos.

The Canberra Times

Dementia-friendly movie screening this weekend

The screening has been tailored to people with dementia and their carers

Chronicle Live

‘Our old life was gone’ - South Shields man reflects on wife’s dementia pain and pays tribute to new nurses

With a new team of specialist dementia Admiral Nurses working in South Tyneside, Harton's Richard Bainbridge has spoken of how they help him and wife Geraldine cope.

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