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Johnson announces dementia mission in memory of Dame Barbara Windsor

The Carry on and EastEnders star campaigned to raise awareness after being diagnosed with the disease.

The Independent UK

Tributes paid to NI dementia campaigner who 'worked tirelessly' to help others

Liz Cunningham 'worked tirelessly with us to raise awareness of dementia and the help and support we offer to people living with it'

Belfast Live

Warning to people with dementia amid 'extreme heat'

"People should enjoy the nice weather, but high temperatures can lead to severe health problems"

Liverpool Echo

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Recap Of Thursday's Biotech Catalysts - End Of the Day Summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the Menarini Group and Radius Health’s (NASDAQ:RDUS), New Drug Application (NDA) for elacestrant for patients with ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer. The agency has granted Priority Review designation and assigned a target action date of February 17, 2023. Radius Health…

Benzinga

Police 'very concerned' for missing Ayrshire man with dementia

The 65-year-old was last seen at his house in Irvine around 7.30am, with his family 'very concerned' for his welfare.

Daily Record

Federal Judge Holds Illinois Prison System in Contempt for Inadequate Medical Care

A court monitor's report found evidence of neglect and abuse of dementia patients, including signing "do not resuscitate" orders that they could not understand.

Reason

Dementia risk could be lowered by everyday exercise and habits from walking to crafting

Research has looked at how mental, physical and social pursuits affect dementia prevention.

Daily Record

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Jurors deliberate in trial of pensioner accused of killing baby in crash

Shelagh Robertson has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity as she had undiagnosed dementia at the time of the accident.

The Independent UK

Reading, doing yoga and spending time with family ‘may lower dementia risk’

According to the study, those who engaged in leisure activities had a 17% lower risk of developing dementia than those who did not.

The Independent UK

Jury to begin deliberations in trial of pensioner over crash that killed baby

Shelagh Robertson, 75, was driving home from a shopping trip to Tesco.

The Independent UK

Dementia sufferer evicted from care home after ‘evil’ granddaughter stole £45,000 and left her with nothing

Carrie Chadwick used the money to feed her gambling addiction, order takeaways and go shopping

Manchester Evening News

Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure receives honorary degree from University of Nottingham

She has become a doctor of letters

Nottingham Post

What happened after a grandma with dementia went viral: ‘I get the trolling – I didn’t enjoy it’

In lockdown, a video of an Australian woman known as ‘Oma’ was watched 100m times and shown on US talkshows. Her son and director of documentary Everybody’s Oma reflects on what happened next

The Guardian - AU

Police officer jailed for laughing when colleague broke woman with dementia’s arm in violent arrest

Daria Jalali was sentenced on Friday to 45 days in jail and three years of probation for failing to intervene in the arrest of Karen Garner

The Independent UK

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Pensioner on trial for crash that killed baby ‘had worsening dementia’

Shelagh Robertson, 75, denies causing the infant’s death by careless driving.

Daily Record

Foul-mouthed Scots nurse who faked dementia patient care records suspended by watchdog

Elizabeth Claire Mcallister was found to have exposed residents in her care to a “significant risk of unwarranted harm” during shifts at Whitefield Lodge Care Home in Lennoxtown, Glasgow.

Newcastle Herald

Everybody's Oma: Emotional lockdown dementia journey captured on film

Van Genderen, a pioneer in shooting films on iPhones, shot this film of his mum with the help of his family members - wife Megan, and their children.

Glasgow Live

Dumbartonshire dementia patients branded 'lazy' by nurse who screamed foul-mouthed abuse

A senior nurse has been suspended from her position for failing to give dementia patients adequate care and for calling them derogatory names while on shift at a care home.

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Liverpool Echo

Vile carer caught stealing on CCTV after family became suspicious

Paula Irvine, 48, from Walton, stole hundreds of pounds from an elderly woman she cared for

Daily Record

Carer who stole over £400 from 93-year-old dementia patient dodges jail

Paula Irvine was only caught after the victim's daughter-in-law became suspicious and installed CCTV cameras in her living room.

Liverpool Echo

Carer who helped herself to cash from dementia patient, 93, won't go to jail

Paula Irvine would even visit the widow's home when not on shift to steal from her

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: #Free Britney movement revives overdue conservatorship system reform

A Los Angeles Times investigation in 2005 exposed deep flaws in California’s probate conservatorship system, which is meant to protect adults who cannot adequately see to their own needs or manage their money because of a disability, such as dementia or traumatic brain injury.

The Guardian - AU

Covid becomes Australia’s third most common cause of death in 2022

The virus trails only heart disease and dementia after an estimated 7,100 fatalities from January to July, researchers say

Glasgow Live

Woman embezzled £13k from dad with dementia after 'selling Glasgow flat' and moving him to island

Catriona Anne Fitzsimmons has been convicted of stealing thousands from her vulnerable father after being granted power of attorney over his financial affairs following the diagnosis.

Daily Record

Daughter embezzled thousands from dementia sufferer dad after being given control of his finances

Catriona Anne Fitzsimons, 61, admitted stealing more than £13,000 from her dad Neil MacKinnon over a 17-month period

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