The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

One of Britain’s longest serving newsreaders says he has been diagnosed with early onset vascular dementia

Journalist and presenter shared early signs he displayed that ‘something might be wrong’

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan stresses need for more data, trained caregivers, and research on interventions and prevention of dementia. She launched Mrs. Mina Swaminathan Dementia Research Fellowship. Seshasayee, Viji Santhanam, Sridhar Vaitheswaran, and Thara Rangaswamy also spoke on the occasion, noting the need for more facilities and awareness about dementia.

'I love the smell of mothballs as old fans return.'

After lockdown and the focus on professionals with early onset dementia, there are signs the sport is coming through a difficult period

Matthew Seager’s play about the transformative power of music for people with dementia has returned to the stage.

With India’s elderly population expected to touch 20 crore in 2031, there is a growing demand for a national action plan to tackle rising cases of Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia which can impair memory and significantly lower quality of life.

Having conditions such as high blood pressure, excess body fat, and abnormal cholesterol is believed to be a contributing factor.

Doctors say having a traumatic brain injury can also speed up cognitive decline. 

Former players affected by neurodegenerative disease, and their families, will be able to apply for financial support.

There appears to be correlation between excessive internet usage and development of dementia as well