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Tony Christie reveals doctors advised music and singing for his dementia diagnosis

‘(Is This The Way To) Amarillo’ singer was diagnosed with dementia in 2023

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Tony Christie says doctors told him being a singer would ease dementia impact

The musician was diagnosed with the condition three years ago.

Evening Standard · Sep 15

Trump Accused of 'Dementia' After Posting Identical Truth Social Messages Just Days Apart Amid Concern

Near-identical Truth Social posts and footage from a 9/11 ceremony have sparked renewed online speculation about Donald Trump's health, although no diagnosis of dementia has been confirmed.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

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Statins, Iron Pills, and Dementia Drugs Lead 24 Medication Chains Where a Side Effect May Prompt Another Prescription

A BMJ study of 2.3 million older adults in Ontario flagged 24 drug chains where a side effect may lead to another prescription. What families should ask.

Medical Daily · Sep 15

Researchers warn social media driving harmful misuse of Alzheimer’s blood tests

Exclusive: Screening if used alone risks leading people to believe they are inevitably going to develop dementia

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15

Sky gave my father the hard sell even though he has dementia

He wanted to save money, but it insisted on selling costly packages and seemed not to accept ‘cancel’ as an option

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

From bedtime stories to book clubs: Reading protects your brain for life

Reading for pleasure isn't just enjoyable, new research suggests it could also boost brain health and lower dementia risk.

Euronews · Sep 15

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The common hobby that could reduce your risk of developing dementia

Scientists found that reading can boost mental health and academic performance

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Sept 11 Responders Developing Dementia Find It Is Not on the Federal Program's Covered Conditions List

Researchers link Ground Zero exposure to early dementia, but the World Trade Center Health Program does not cover it. How conditions are added.

Medical Daily · Sep 14

Succession’s Brian Cox calls on government to bolster NHS for dementia treatment

Alzheimer’s Research UK has launched the Ready for a Cure campaign and petition.

Evening Standard · Sep 13

What are statins? And can healthy people use them to prevent heart disease and dementia?

Every month, around 2.7 million Australians have a statin dispensed to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke.

The Conversation · Sep 13

Bruce Willis Health Update: Emma Heming Willis Shares Family Is in a 'Constant State of Grief'

Emma Heming Willis has described her family's ongoing grief while caring for Bruce Willis and called for more accurate public understanding of frontotemporal dementia.

International Business Times UK · Sep 12

Looking to lower your risk of Alzheimer’s? It doesn’t involve a blood test

A diagnosis can help people with early-stage Alzheimer’s qualify for drugs

The Independent UK · Sep 12

Dementia patients warned off seeking home care in case Australia’s aged care algorithm cuts funding

Exclusive: FoI documents show senior health officials were warned of concerns about assessment tool weeks after it launched

The Guardian - AU · Sep 11

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BANG Premier · Sep 10

Bruce Willis still 'really funny'

Emma Heming Willis has insisted her husband, Bruce Willis, is still "really funny" and their family have good times together amid his dementia battle.

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Bruce Willis’ wife shares health update on actor’s ‘terrible disease’

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The Independent UK · Sep 10

Bruce Willis remains ‘very present’ amid dementia diagnosis, wife says in health update

Emma Heming Willis said she and the actor share ‘so many beautiful moments of joy and connection’

Medical Daily · Sep 9

A Tuberculosis Vaccine Altered Brain Immune Activity in a Small Trial as Dementia Signals Widen Beyond Shingles

New BCG and high-dose flu vaccine findings widen the dementia signal beyond shingles. None of the research shows tthat he shots prevent dementia.

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 8

‘Catastrophic’ fears: health staff made lists of concerning cases days after Australia’s aged care funding tool launch

Exclusive: Documents reveal assessors’ grave fears if client needs are underestimated by tool that can’t be overridden

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Care home nurse who claimed dementia resident did not need a birthday cake struck off

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The Independent UK · Sep 8

Care home nurse struck off after saying resident with dementia did not need birthday cake

Rossitsa Petkova was found guilty of misconduct and has been banned from the profession

Medical Daily · Sep 8

Structured Coaching Improved Cognition 55 Percent More Than General Advice in a Latin American Dementia Trial

A Lancet trial of 1,065 older adults across 11 Latin American countries found that structured lifestyle coaching improved cognition by 55%.

The Conversation · Sep 7

Eating a handful of nuts each day is linked with lower risk of high blood pressure, our research shows

More than 1.4 billion people worldwide live with high blood pressure (hypertension). It’s the single biggest metabolic risk factor for early death – driving diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure and dementia.

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 7

Bacon, Hot Dogs and Deli Meat Keep Showing Up in Dementia Research — Here’s What Scientists Have Found

When most people sit down for a traditional weekend breakfast featuring crisp bacon or pack a quick deli turkey sandwich for a weekday lunch, thoughts rarely drift toward long-term neurological health. These convenient, savory meats are staples of modern convenience culture, appearing on diner menus and kitchen tables across the…

The Conversation · Sep 7

Inside the brain: Rethinking the mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. For many years, researchers believed that its main cause was a buildup of toxic proteins. But recent findings suggest that the problem may have another origin, specifically in the bloodstream.

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