The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

Carer son of brave Scots dementia mum shares pride for her 'strong heart'

Alastair Clunie has opened up on the tough journey his family has been through after Mary Kathleen was diagnosed in 2019.

Daily Record · Aug 31, 2022

Bearsden man on heartbreak of caring for mum with dementia as he takes on challenge to raise funds

Alastair Clunie's mother Mary Kathleen Clunie, 85, has lived with dementia for three years with Alastair acting as her full time carer. He is now preparing to walk through Glasgow to raise awarenessand funds for the condition.

Glasgow Live · Aug 30, 2022

Athlete, 22, will try to swim from Europe to Asia in memory of his grandfather

Louis Alexander from London has dedicated his life to raising money for dementia research after his grandfather died.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

Watching TV while sitting has direct impact on dementia risk, warns study

Being physical fit and eating a healthy diet will help to reduce a number of age-related diseases, but what you do in your leisure times may be just as important. A new study has found how you spend your while when sitting could either help or hinder your dementia risk

Daily Mirror · Aug 29, 2022

Mayo Clinic expert provides tips for reducing dementia risk

ROCHESTER, Minn. — More than 55 million people worldwide are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. Ronald Petersen, M.D., a neurologist and director of Mayo Clinic's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, says you can't prevent dementia, but you can reduce your risk.

Tribune News Service · Aug 29, 2022

'I've got the memories for her': couple's unbreakable bond in face of incurable condition

Brenda and Robin Baynes met as teenagers and are facing their toughest challenge with love and determination

Liverpool Echo · Aug 28, 2022

Sneinton man's hope to give carers the respite they're 'dying for' with new multipurpose app

The app was made with hopes to give careers the respite they're 'dying for' and is multipurposed

Nottingham Post · Aug 27, 2022

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

Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) announced positive top-line data from the Phase 3 clinical trial RENOIR investigating its bivalent RSV prefusion F vaccine candidate, RSVpreF, when administered to adults 60 years of age or older. Pfizer, Inc. shares traded in a range of $47.27 to $47.95 on day volume of 14.45 million shares, closed…

Benzinga · Aug 25, 2022

Dogs can get dementia – but lots of walks may lower the risk

Dogs get dementia too. But it’s often difficult to spot. Research published today shows how common it is, especially in dogs over ten years old.

The Conversation · Aug 25, 2022

Michael Mosley explains diet that could 'ward off dementia' with super shake

The green Mediterranean diet may help protect from a cause of dementia called brain atrophy.

Daily Record · Aug 25, 2022