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Diabetes drug ‘may lower risk of developing dementia’

Huge potential for research into drugs that can be repurposed to treat dementia and Alzheimer’s, say experts

The Independent UK

Drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes linked to lower dementia risk – study

Researchers said trials are needed to confirm their findings.

The Independent UK

How to Plan Ahead After a Loved One's Dementia Diagnosis

Financial, medical and safety preparations can ease the burden for caregivers while ensuring your loved one receives their preferred care.

Kiplinger

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Scientists to use AI and 1.6 million brain scans for earlier and more accurate dementia diagnoses

Researchers in Scotland are hopeful they can use machine learning to detect signs of dementia much earlier than is currently possible.

Tom’s Hardware

Scientists to use AI to analyse 1.6m brain scans to develop tool predicting dementia risk

Researchers will use artificial intelligence to match image data of patients from Scotland with linked health records

The Guardian - UK

Experts analyse brain scans in bid to develop tool to predict dementia risk

The group will study hundreds of thousands of CT and MRI scans using AI.

The Independent UK

How do you best choose an Australian aged care facility and what do the star ratings mean?

Experts have questioned why so few homes are rated substandard, given the commission found one in three residents experience neglect, abuse or poor care

The Guardian - AU

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The science of sleep with Professor Russel Foster ...Brave New World podcast

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Evening Standard

Trump’s nephew insists former president is showing signs of ‘dementia’ like his grandfather

Fred Trump has endorsed Kamala Harris for president

The Independent UK

Love Beyond review – powerful story of dementia plays out like a thriller

Glasgow-based Singaporean d/Deaf writer and actor Ramesh Meyyappan is Harry, who is trying to piece together his life story like an existential detective

The Guardian - UK

London woman’s death after eating laundry pods prompts coroner’s warning

Elizabeth Van Der-Drift, 93, who had dementia, may have mistaken capsules for sweets due to their bright packaging

The Guardian - UK

Pensioner with dementia died after eating laundry detergent tablet she accidentally believed was a sweet

Elizabeth Van Der-Drift died after eating a washing tablet she believed was a sweet

Evening Standard

Dementia: five charts that help explain Britain’s biggest killer

From a diagnosis lottery to a spiralling bill we look at the UK’s battle with the disease

The Guardian - UK

Low psychological wellbeing may raise risk of dementia, study suggests

Lacking life purpose and growth opportunities may raise risk of mild cognitive impairment, a frequent precursor of dementia

The Guardian - UK

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The Conversation

Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia?

There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from a fast-food chain, to a resident living with dementia. The man had such strict food preferences he was refusing to eat anything at meals except a…

Newcastle Herald

Hunter study finds loneliness in middle age raises dementia risk

The NSW government has launched an inquiry into loneliness.

Capital & Main

‘I’m Not Going to Live With Dementia; Dementia Is Going to Live With Me’

Los Angeles program helps patients navigate the complexity of early Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

The Conversation

Refugees in Australia are miles behind in health and wellbeing outcomes. Here’s why

Health outcomes for refugees and people with humanitarian visas are far worse than the general Australian population. They are more likely to self-report long-term conditions, including diabetes (80% higher), kidney disease (80%), stroke (40%) and dementia (30%).

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Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%

Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol.

The Independent UK

Trump has yet another meltdown over crowd sizes as he falsely claims Harris’s rally was fake and AI-generated

Trump is ‘really going bonkers’ and teetering on the edge of ‘dementia-land,’ according to Rep Ted Lieu following former president’s latest conspiracy theorist claim

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Alzheimer's disease can run in families, but it's very rare - here’s what doctors want you to know

New research means that soon doctors might be able to predict a persons risk of Alzheimer's.

The Independent UK

‘Amarillo’ star Tony Christie says he ‘won’t let illness stop him’

‘I just carry on and do my thing,’ British singer told ‘Good Morning Britain

AAP

Cops to fight allegations of assaulting elderly man

Two police officers charged with assaulting a 92-year-old man with possible dementia have pleaded not guilty to charges over the incident.

The Independent UK

Nationwide Building Society branches to offer dementia clinics

People will be able to book free clinic appointments in branches, the society said.

AAP

Grace Tame's abuser diagnosed with dementia, court told

A man who abused former Australian of the Year Grace Tame and allegedly harassed her on social media has been diagnosed with dementia, a court has been told.

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