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Dehydration in Elderly: 7 Subtle Signs Caregivers Miss (And How to Prevent Them)

Learn the subtle signs of dehydration in elderly adults that caregivers miss. Discover why low fluid intake in seniors poses serious health risks and prevention strategies.

Medical Daily · Jan 19

'What's good for your heart is good for the brain' - neurologist reveals 5 tips to lower dementia risk

Neurologist Professor Catherine Mummery encourages us to look at our lives and see if there’s anything to improve to protect our brain and lower dementia risk

Woman & Home · Jan 16

Jay Leno Left Speechless By Question About Getting A Girlfriend While Wife Struggles With Dementia

The late-night comedian revealed his wife's advanced dementia diagnosis in 2024.

Bored Panda · Jan 15

New study reveals around a quarter of dementia patients are prescribed risky drugs despite safety warnings

Roughly 25 percent of dementia patients were prescribed at least one ‘potentially inappropriate’ drug between 2013 and 2021

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Donald Trump Needs Melania More Than Ever Amid Growing Dementia Fears

Donald Trump is reportedly relying heavily on Melania amid growing dementia fears, following erratic behaviour during meetings with oil executives and visible physical struggles at events.

International Business Times UK · Jan 12

Your body clock matters for brain health in later life – and could even be linked to dementia risk

Inside the body, a 24-hour rhythm, known as the circadian rhythm, quietly coordinates when we sleep, wake, eat and recover. This internal timing system helps keep organs and hormones working in sync. When it becomes disrupted, the effects may extend well beyond poor sleep, with growing evidence suggesting consequences for…

The Conversation · Jan 12

Dementia or ADHD? Psychologists Analyse Donald Trump's Latest 'Odd' Behavior

US President Donald Trump's unusual behaviour in meetings, including wandering focus and dozing, has drawn comparisons to dementia, though supporters say such observation alone is not conclusive.

International Business Times UK · Jan 11

Trump Reignites Dementia Concerns After Behaviour During Meeting With Oil Execs at the White House

Donald Trump has faced renewed scrutiny regarding his mental health after an unusual interaction during a White House meeting with oil executives sparked widespread social media speculation.

International Business Times UK · Jan 10

Dementia at just 24-years-old – how Britain’s youngest sufferer may help researchers understand the disease

A UK man who is thought to be Britain’s youngest dementia sufferer recently passed away from the disease at only 24 years old. Andre Yarham, from Norfolk in England, was just 22 when he was first diagnosed with dementia.

The Conversation · Jan 9

Most Alzheimer’s cases linked to a single gene, study finds

One gene called APOE has long been known to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, but without a specific variant most cases would not occur

The Independent UK · Jan 9