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Blood test predicts dementia ‘15 years before diagnosis’ - Tech & Science Daily podcast

All the stories from Tuesday’s episode of the Tech & Science Daily podcast.

Evening Standard

Early blood test to predict dementia is step closer as biological markers identified

Scientists have found patterns of four proteins that predict onset of dementia more than a decade before formal diagnosis

The Guardian - UK

Bev's return reveals surprising financial issue in The Conners

In The Conners season 6, Bev returns with a new problem, involving her credit card. Becky makes a big decision about her future while introducing Tyler to ...

Top News

Big brain boost? What science says about the power of nootropics to enhance our minds

The prospect of discovering compounds that improve the brain is tantalising, but does the hype match the research?

The Guardian - AU

Ormathoni to be launched for a dementia-friendly Kerala

The Social Justice department will roll out ‘Ormathoni,’ a project for the elderly suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease that affect memory, thinking, and reasoning abilities.

The Hindu

"A way of harnessing the brain’s agility and resilience": New study links playing an instrument to better memory in older age

Music making shown to boost executive function

MusicRadar

Playing a musical instrument or singing is linked to better memory in older age

Piano especially associated with improved mental processes in those over 40, Exeter University research finds

The Guardian - UK

Queensland hospital failed to perform rape kit and allow police access after alleged sexual assault of dementia patient, family claims

Exclusive: daughters of 79-year-old allegedly assaulted in ‘virtual ward’ care system say their complaints were dismissed by staff

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AAP

First responders access to 'crucial' dementia training

A new program aims to equip first responders with the tools to handle the unique challenges of appropriately treating people with dementia during emergencies.

The Guardian - UK

‘That’s just normal forgetting’: the difference between memory loss and dementia – and how to protect your brain

The odd memory lapse is no big deal – so when should we start to worry? Experts explain, and share the best ways to stay sharp

The Guardian - UK

Michael Blakstad obituary

Other lives: Producer and director of TV shows such as Whicker’s World, who became a campaigner for those living with dementia

The Hindu

NIMHANS and Dementia India Alliance sign MoU

To collaborate on advocacy, outreach, training, research work, and support services for dementia care, NIMHANS on Monday entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dementia India Alliance (DIA), a non-profit family carer-centred national organisation.

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Ex-Marist teacher fights 'unfair' NZ child sex trial

A convicted child sex abuser who taught at Canberra's Marist College has dementia and should not be extradited to face charges in New Zealand, his lawyer says.

Dynamite News

Bariatric surgery slow cognitive decline for people with obesity

Within the next ten years, obesity--which has been connected to dementia and cognitive decline--is predicted to impact up to half of the population in the US. Read further om Dynamite News:

Chicago Sun-Times

Dear Abby: Should someone move on if partner gets dementia? Wife and I disagree

Woman believes seeing another person would be an unfaithful act and is troubled to learn her longtime mate thinks otherwise.

The Independent UK

Social care crisis laid bare as quarter of NHS beds occupied by dementia patients

Demand for social care continues to rise as the population grows older but there is a shortage of workers in the sector

The Guardian - UK

Evidence grows of air pollution link with dementia and stroke risk

Long-term UK study adds to body of research associating pollutants with declining brain health

The Guardian - UK

Hope amid the hell of being a dementia carer

Letters: Fanny Johnstone’s moving account of caring for her father resonates with readers

The Guardian - UK

‘I wouldn’t have missed it for the world’: 10 things I learned when my father had dementia

As his condition grew worse, I cared for him for 18 months. Amid the grief and pain, there were moments of explosive laughter – and unexpected pride

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