The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

From final goodbyes to shocking revelations, these deathbed confessions stayed with nurses long after the patients were gone. The post 50 Nurses Recall The Most Unsettling Final Words They Ever Heard From Patients first appeared on Bored Panda.

"We will always be a family." Demi Moore gave an emotional update about the health of ex-husband Bruce Willis, who has been battling with dementia. The post Demi Moore Shares Heartfelt Update On Bruce Willis’ Battle With Dementia first appeared on Bored Panda.

A police officer who used a Taser on a 95-year-old woman has heard the impact her death had on her family as a judge considers whether to send him to jail.

WEHI researchers have used these maps to link retinal thinning to a range of diseases as well as identifying new genetic factors that influence retinal thickness. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dementia is not a normal part of ageing and is the nation's most pressing public health issue but rates will double without urgent action, advocates say.

Researchers found a ‘significant association’ between those who drank more green tea and lower cerebral white matter lesions

Could the bacteria in your mouth predict whether you are at risk of dementia? Emerging research suggests that the bacteria living on your tongue and gums may affect how the brain works and how it changes as we age. In turn, this could affect whether someone ages normally or develops…

There’s currently no cure for dementia. Although some recently developed drugs show promise in slowing the progress of the disease, these are both costly and may have limited benefit for many patients.

As dementia rates rise globally, families and care partners are seeking ways to maintain meaningful connections with loved ones experiencing memory loss. In many cultures, food is central to cultural identity and family life.