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‘He didn’t need to go to jail’: Dementia experts fear more run-ins with police as condition becomes more prevalent

BALTIMORE -- Samantha Hart hardly recognized her father when she picked him up at the Baltimore County jail.

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New dementia drugs: patients to pay privately or face NHS postcode lottery

As advanced remedies emerge, the chief executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK warns sufferers could miss out as the health service struggles to cope

The Guardian - UK

Hunter's leading causes of death revealed

1085 men and 655 women died 'potentially avoidable deaths' in four years.

Newcastle Herald

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Simple Mental Activities May Protect Against Alzheimer’s, New Research Shows

Crosswords, puzzles, and education classes can boost cognitive reserve and reduce dementia risk in older adults.

Zenger

Challenging brain in older age may reduce dementia risk, study finds

Results reveal activities such as using computer or writing journal associated with 11% drop in risk over 10-year period

The Guardian - UK

Being lonely linked to brain shrinkage

Socially isolated participants also had more small areas of damage in the brain, called white matter lesions, than the people with frequent social contac

The Independent UK

Young-onset Alzheimer’s can be diagnosed from as early as 30 – and the symptoms are often different

Alzheimer’s disease is often thought of as a condition that only affects the elderly. But around 3.9 million people worldwide aged 30-64 live with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease – a form of dementia in which symptoms appear before the age of 65.

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'Despicable' dad stole £16k from aunt with dementia to fund drug addiction

Patrick Fitzsimons was described as "despicable, disgraceful, and downright cowardly"

Liverpool Echo

Falkirk park-based dementia service building to get new look

The Joint Dementia Initiative will get a new entrance and reception area.

Daily Record

West Brom partner with The Jeff Astle Foundation charity for coming season

The club will make a donation to the early-onset dementia charity for every home kit sold.

The Independent UK

Nurse accused dementia patient of being 'histrionic' after she broke her hip

Tracey Nicholls, 58, willfully neglected her patient at Anwen Care Home in Ogmore Vale and failed to see provide her with appropriate medical treatment

Wales Online

Fastball EEG Test Receives Funding Boost To Improve Early Detection Of Dementia

Revolutionary £1.5M Test Aims to Detect Dementia Earlier with Brain Wave Analysis

Zenger

New portable dementia test could ‘catch cases sooner’

The test, known as Fastball EEG, could lead to patients getting treatments sooner, scientists said.

The Independent UK

New portable dementia test developed in Bristol and Bath could diagnose disease years earlier

It has been described as 'simple but revolutionary'

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Irish Mirror

Simple at-home dementia test can accurately spot early symptoms of disease

If the test is carried out properly by the person, it 'virtually excludes' the possibility of them currently suffering from dementia

Daily Mirror

Simple activity you do daily may reduce the risk of dementia, new study shows

A study that found a link between gum disease, tooth loss, and brain health, emphasising the importance of dental care in preserving brain function

Daily Record

Racing legend Jackie Stewart's son reveals dementia robbed his mum of most precious memory

Mark Stewart's mother always spoke about her dramatic dash to the hospital before his birth, but now she has no memory of it.

Newcastle Herald

Stirring dementia poems spark musical production

The short, sharp and real poems reflect honest interactions.

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Bristol death notices and funeral announcements from this week

Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one

Zenger

Brushing Your Teeth May Be Good For Your Brain

Having good dental may reduce the risk of dementia.

Daily Mirror

Dementia symptoms can be reduced and delayed with one specific type of exercise

This type of training could be the secret to a healthy brain and help you steer clear of health conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s, as per recent research

Daily Record

Simple at-home dementia test could help identify condition in early stages

Experts urge anyone who is concerned about a loved one to have them tackle the simple clock-drawing test.

The Guardian - UK

All Right. Good Night. review – extraordinary show about dementia and a disappearing plane

This hugely eloquent show weaves together the awful mystery of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 with the tale of a father’s slide into dementia

Dublin Live

Red flag symptom of Alzheimer's that emerges when driving that all motorists need to know

This little-known symptom when you get behind the wheel could be a big sign of Alzheimer's disease

Daily Mirror

Dementia test: Simple at-home clock-drawing method can help spot condition early

People are being encouraged to get friends and relatives to do a simple at-home clock-drawing test if they are having trouble remembering things, as it can help diagnose dementia early

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