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For children with a rare form of dementia, music could be a powerful therapy tool

When we hear the word “dementia”, we usually think of memory loss in older adults. But there’s another, much rarer form of the disease that strikes far earlier in life – childhood dementia, also known as Batten disease.

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Family’s tribute to 31-year-old who died of rare dementia

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My dad was diagnosed with dementia when I was 12. This is what I wish I knew then

John Ramsay was 12 when his dad was diagnosed with dementia

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Why are dementia cases rising more rapidly in China as compared to rest of world?

Women found to bear higher disease burden but men had higher death rates from dementia

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Dr Amir Khan reveals the 'life-saving' device everyone over 40 should have at home - and it costs under £20

Dr Amir Khan appeared on ITV's Lorraine to share his insights on how to reduce the risk of dementia with a simple blood pressure monitor

Woman & Home

Utah judge to decide if convicted killer with dementia can be executed

Attorneys for a Utah man who has been on death row for 37 years are due before a state judge as they seek to spare the convicted murderer from execution because he has dementia

The Independent UK

Woman dies with dementia at just 31 after early warning signs missed

Gemma Illingworth was 28 when she was diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy, a rare form of dementia

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Trump 'Lives in Fear' of Developing Dementia, Alzheimer's Like His Father, Political Analyst Claims

A political analyst says President Donald Trump fears developing dementia and Alzheimer's like his father did before he died.

Latin Times

Shingles vaccine may directly guard against dementia, study hints

The lower incidence of dementia seen in adults who received the shingles vaccine is likely not just a correlation, scientists say, based on new results of an observational study.

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I’m losing my mum to young-onset dementia. Caring for my baby reminds me who she was

Now that I am a mother, I think of her often. Sometimes, when I need advice, I try to imagine what hers might have been

The Guardian - AU

How menopause symptoms could predict women’s risk of dementia

ANALYSIS: Menopause can provide early warning signs, write Jasper Crockford, Maryam Ghahremani and Zahinoor Ismail

The Independent UK

Menopause symptoms may be critical to understanding Alzheimer’s disease risk in women

Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, urinary tract infections, irregular periods, low libido, trouble sleeping, brain fog, mood swings — and in rare cases, even a burning tongue sensation. What might all these symptoms have in common? They can all be signs of menopause.

The Conversation

Football bodies could be forced to cover care costs for ex-players with dementia

A Labour MP says the Professional Football Association has been ‘absolutely disgraceful’ in its response to issue.

Evening Standard

Could Technology Use Help Lower the Risk of Dementia? A New Study Says Yes

“Use it or lose it” enters the digital age as a new study finds that technology may lower the risk of cognitive decline.

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‘I could never, ever not care for her’: how do carers know when to stop caring for those they love?

About half of people looking after someone with dementia are doing it alone. Many of them are ageing and starting to need care themselves. It is an act of love and duty – but it can be precarious

Evening Standard

Martin Clunes heartbroken as beloved Doc Martin dog dies after dementia diagnosis

The dog played Buddy in the hit ITV series from 2009 until his retirement in 2019

Latin Times

Recent Trump Flubs Spark Concerns of 'Cognitive Decline' Online

A series of gaffes by Trump has sparked concern regarding his mental acuity, with some questioning whether the 78-year-old is experiencing cognitive decline.

Medical Daily

Got Memory Issues? Here's How To Tell If It's Dementia Or Just Aging

Occasional forgetfulness, known as age-associated memory impairment, is a normal part of aging and does not necessarily indicate dementia.

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The Independent UK

The subtle warning signs that your memory lapse is cause for concern

Here’s how to distinguish typical forgetfulness from signs of cognitive decline

The Guardian - UK

Scientists use live human brain tissue to speed up hunt for dementia cure

Exclusive: British team exposed live cells to toxic proteins to gather rare insight into how dementia develops

The Guardian - UK

The experts: neurologists on 17 simple ways to look after your brain

Sleep well, swap butter for olive oil, learn a musical instrument – or embrace some other ‘magnificent obsession’. Here is what doctors do themselves to delay the onset of cognitive decline

The National (Scotland)

MPs urged to address ‘scandalous’ dementia support for families of ex-footballers

Campaigners have called on MPs to help tackle what they say is a “scandalous” lack of funding to support the families of footballers diagnosed…

International Business Times

Eden Strategy Institute Founder On Embracing Sustainability As A Competitive Advantage

Instead of treating sustainability as a cost center or a box-ticking exercise, organizations need to embrace and integrate it into their business models, turning sustainability into a competitive advantage that drives financial success.

The Independent UK

MPs urged to address ‘scandalous’ dementia support for families of ex-footballers

Sir Geoff Hurst and Kevin Keegan will be at the House of Commons on Tuesday evening in support of the Football Families for Justice campaign

The Texas Tribune

Texas poised to ask voters to approve $3 billion to study dementia

The measure was briefly delayed by Democrats’ efforts to block the voucher program, but eventually passed with bipartisan support.

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