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"A way of harnessing the brain’s agility and resilience": New study links playing an instrument to better memory in older age

Music making shown to boost executive function

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Playing a musical instrument or singing is linked to better memory in older age

Piano especially associated with improved mental processes in those over 40, Exeter University research finds

The Guardian - UK

Queensland hospital failed to perform rape kit and allow police access after alleged sexual assault of dementia patient, family claims

Exclusive: daughters of 79-year-old allegedly assaulted in ‘virtual ward’ care system say their complaints were dismissed by staff

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First responders access to 'crucial' dementia training

A new program aims to equip first responders with the tools to handle the unique challenges of appropriately treating people with dementia during emergencies.

AAP

‘That’s just normal forgetting’: the difference between memory loss and dementia – and how to protect your brain

The odd memory lapse is no big deal – so when should we start to worry? Experts explain, and share the best ways to stay sharp

The Guardian - UK

Michael Blakstad obituary

Other lives: Producer and director of TV shows such as Whicker’s World, who became a campaigner for those living with dementia

The Guardian - UK

NIMHANS and Dementia India Alliance sign MoU

To collaborate on advocacy, outreach, training, research work, and support services for dementia care, NIMHANS on Monday entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dementia India Alliance (DIA), a non-profit family carer-centred national organisation.

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Ex-Marist teacher fights 'unfair' NZ child sex trial

A convicted child sex abuser who taught at Canberra's Marist College has dementia and should not be extradited to face charges in New Zealand, his lawyer says.

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Bariatric surgery slow cognitive decline for people with obesity

Within the next ten years, obesity--which has been connected to dementia and cognitive decline--is predicted to impact up to half of the population in the US. Read further om Dynamite News:

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Dear Abby: Should someone move on if partner gets dementia? Wife and I disagree

Woman believes seeing another person would be an unfaithful act and is troubled to learn her longtime mate thinks otherwise.

Chicago Sun-Times

Social care crisis laid bare as quarter of NHS beds occupied by dementia patients

Demand for social care continues to rise as the population grows older but there is a shortage of workers in the sector

The Independent UK

Evidence grows of air pollution link with dementia and stroke risk

Long-term UK study adds to body of research associating pollutants with declining brain health

The Guardian - UK

Hope amid the hell of being a dementia carer

Letters: Fanny Johnstone’s moving account of caring for her father resonates with readers

The Guardian - UK

‘I wouldn’t have missed it for the world’: 10 things I learned when my father had dementia

As his condition grew worse, I cared for him for 18 months. Amid the grief and pain, there were moments of explosive laughter – and unexpected pride

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Study finds how hearing loss raises risk of dementia

People with hearing loss use more energy listening. Other cognitive functions suffer as a result of this extra energy. Read further on Dynamite News:

Woman & Home

Hearing aids could help prevent dementia and help people live longer, new study finds

A new study has discovered that hearing aids could help prevent dementia which means wearers have a longer life expectancy

Evening Standard

Hearing aids could help to prevent or delay dementia, major new study finds

Researchers found that hearing loss was associated with a higher risk of dementia compared with people who used a hearing aid

The Independent UK

Hearing aid use linked to lower dementia risk, study suggests

Research was carried out in Denmark from 2003 to 2017 and included more than 500,000 people.

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Fortune

Good-quality sleep is key to brain health as you age—here are 4 tips to help

Sleep is just as critical to older people as a balanced diet and regular exercise.

The Guardian - UK

MasterChef review made me laugh my Pollocks off

Brief letters: Witty observations | Expensive TV to devour | Self-driving cars | Triggers for dementia | Hot cross buns are out

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Addressing health, lifestyle variables might minimise the risk of young-onset dementia: Study

The findings call into question the concept that genetics is the only cause of the disease, paving the way for novel preventative techniques. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Common stomach bug may increase risk of Alzheimer’s

Bacterium in the stomach may cause inflammation of brain cells and neurodegeneration, researchers say after studying records of four million Britons aged over 50

International Business Times UK

Largest Young-Onset Dementia Study in the World Shows Hope for Prevention

A four-year study of over 350,000 below 65 age people in the UK has revealed that young-onset dementia is influenced by health and lifestyle risk factors like depression and Vitamin D deficiency.

The Independent UK

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming marks ‘hard’ 16-year anniversary with actor

Earlier this year, Bruce’s family announced that his previous diagnosis of the cognitive condition aphasia has developed into frontotemporal dementia

The Guardian - UK

Sheffield family plead for help after drug trial for boy, 11, is abruptly stopped

Harley Bond’s treatment for a form of childhood dementia ends after deal to buy drug company fell through

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