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New checklist issued by Alzheimer's Society to help detect dementia

The biggest reason for delays in diagnosis is the disorder being dismissed as a symptom of growing old according to research

Wales Online

Dementia metaphors help describe the condition, but can also perpetuate stigma and hinder treatment

Half a million Canadians are living with dementia and one in five Canadians has cared for someone with dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term for many conditions causing “loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life.”

The Conversation

Woman who lost husband to dementia emphasises importance of spotting early signs

Sally Halliday lost her husband Jack to the condition in 2018

Belfast Live

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Dementia Action Week: What are the symptoms and how can you spot the early signs?

New study finds one in four sufferers commonly go two years undiagnosed

The Independent UK

'Oldest' dog dies just weeks after finding dream home - with McDonald's as last meal

Dogs Trust's oldest rescue dog Billy, 15, finally found a place to call home just four weeks before he passed away - and his forever family made sure that his last meal on earth was an extra tasty one

Daily Mirror

Dementia warning as one in four people suffer symptoms for two years before diagnosis

New research carried out by the Alzheimer's Society found that a number of people put off getting a diagnosis for a number of reasons - including dismissing symptoms to old age.

Daily Record

Dementia: the quality of your night's sleep can affect symptoms the next day – new research

We’ve probably all experienced how a poor night’s sleep can make us feel tired, irritable and have difficulty concentrating the next day. But while the odd night of poor sleep has no impact on our health, research shows that prolonged sleep disturbances predict cognitive decline – and are also a…

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Vladimir Putin is seriously ill with his decision-making affected, ex-Brit spy claims

The former spy Christopher Steele who ran the Russia desk at MI6 in London said Russian President Vladimir Putin is "seriously" ill and that is "part of the equation" during the war in Ukraine

Daily Mirror

SC restrains son from dealing in properties of 89-year-old mother, suffering from dementia

NEW DELHI: "You seem to be more interested in her properties. This is the tragedy of senior citizens in our country," said the Supreme Court as it restrained a son from dealing with properties of her 89-year-old mother, suffering from advanced dementia and having no comprehension of either verbal or…

The Times of India

Man receives ‘nightmare’ diagnosis after asking same questions over and over

Phil Burdekin, 63, was diagnosed with young-onset dementia after struggling with memory problems for 20 years. Phil often put his forgetfulness down to stress, but as his memory got worse, he decided to see a doctor.

Manchester Evening News

Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure is returning for another series: what are dementia’s symptoms?

Vicky McClure series is coming back to BBC1 and highlighting music’s power to help those with dementia

Evening Standard

Manchester-based orchestra relaunches hugely successful dementia music café

The music initiative offers support to those living with dementia, as well as their families and carers

Manchester Evening News

The early signs which might show you have Alzheimer's

Three out of five people with dementia wished they had received a diagnosis sooner

Manchester Evening News

Dad-of-four handed 'nightmare' diagnosis after suffering memory problems for 20 years

Phil Burdekin, 63 from Southport, spent decades repeating questions, missing appointments and getting lost when driving until a tragic diagnosis upended his life

Daily Mirror

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Hexham-born TV star Kevin Whately talks movingly of his mum's dementia as he backs Alzheimer's campaign

Kevin Whately who starred in Lewis is helping to highlight an Alzheimer's Society campaign encouraging people to seek support in getting a diagnosis earlier

Liverpool Echo

Dad gets 'nightmare' diagnosis after asking the same question over and over

"I'm glad I went when I did because I think I'd be a lot worse now if I didn't."

Inverse

Why knowing when Alzheimer’s starts could lead to new treatments

The “switch on” moment happens up to 25 years before any symptoms are displayed.

The Independent UK

One in four people with dementia ‘suffer symptoms for two years before diagnosis’

The Alzheimer’s Society has produced a new symptoms checklist with the Royal College of GPs.

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Manchester Evening News

The Christmas mum couldn't remember, the woman we'll never forget: A moving dementia story too many will relate to

'The first I knew about Mum’s official decline was when I came round and spotted “2pm consultant coming. Query Alzheimer's” written on the kitchen calendar. When I asked her about it, she shrugged'

The Guardian - UK

Taboo stops south Asian people in UK seeking help for dementia, says charity

Exclusive: Alzheimer’s Society says fear of embarrassment or misunderstanding stops thousands coming forward

The Guardian - UK

Vortex review – Gaspar Noé’s punishing portrait of dementia

The director abandons his showy style in this brutally matter-of-fact tale of a couple at the end of their lives in a Paris apartment

Wales Online

The most recent death notices in Wales as families remember loved ones

Our thoughts are with their families and friends

Liverpool Echo

83 tributes, death and funeral notices from across Merseyside

Loved ones have paid tribute to those who have passed away in recent weeks

Nottingham Post

Death and funeral notices in Nottingham between May 7 to May 13, 2022

Our thoughts are with friends and family affected

Wales Online

Former Wales rugby star goes to university while working as a carer and gets important new role in sport

Ex-prop Peter Rogers has been appointed ambassador of the Love of The Game campaign

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