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Hundreds of thousands of dementia sufferers still undiagnosed as targets missed for third year running

Charity chief says diagnosis rate is ‘completely unacceptable’ and would not be tolerated in the treatment of other illnesses such as cancer

The Independent UK

Volunteers inhale air pollutants to unpack link to dementia

Volunteers in the U.K. are inhaling pollutants to help scientists understand why air pollution has long been linked to dementia.

LiveScience

Louis Alexander: Explorer completes marathon challenge after dementia cure promise to grandfather

Louis Alexander began his feat in October 2022 and ended it on December 13 2023

Evening Standard

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Eating Red Meat And Ultra-processed Food Significantly Increases Alzheimer’s Risk: Study

A new study found that diets that included saturated fats can also cause Alzheimer’s.

Zenger

New Alzheimer’s drugs bring hope of slowing disease for UK patients

Two dementia medicines set for approval in Britain are first to improve patients’ lives directly – but condition must be diagnosed

The Guardian - UK

Early symptoms of dementia that can appear in daily life

Dementia is a broad term for conditions that can impair someone’s ability to remember, process information, and speak. Dementia is more common in people over the age of 65, but in some cases, it can also affect people in their 30s, 40s, or 50s.

The Times of India

6 warning signs of dementia everyone should know

Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of different conditions which gradually get worse over time.

The Independent UK

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Free interactive workshop on dementia care

Dementia India Alliance (DIA), in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. ,will organise a free interactive workshop on dementia care on Saturday, at The Association of Physicians of India, API Bhavan, Vasanthnagar in Bengaluru.

The Hindu

Alzheimer's Disease Disproportionately Affects Hispanics Due to Language Barriers and Stigma

Border counties in Texas have some of the highest Alzheimer's diagnosis rates in the nation

Latin Times

Dear Abby: Volunteers can test drug meant to prevent dementia

Harvard prof seeks people for trial of medication aimed at stopping Alzheimer’s before symptoms begin.

Chicago Sun-Times

Stigma and language barriers complicate treating Hispanics with Alzheimer’s disease

Border counties in Texas have some of the highest Alzheimer’s diagnosis rates in the nation, with rates ranging from 13% to 18% of people aged 65 and over.

The Texas Tribune

Study finds quality of sleep is linked to dementia and says one change could reduce risk

Experts say recommendations tend to focus on amounts of sleep rather than maintaining regularity

The Independent UK

Siblings Of Dementia Patients May Face Risk Of Shortened Lifespan, Even If They Are Not Diagnosed

Researchers found that a combination of genetics and environmental factors reduces longevity in dementia patients. The same combination may shorten the lives of their siblings even without dementia.

Medical Daily

Study: High Levels Of ‘Good’ Cholesterol Linked To Increased Dementia Risk

Elevated HDL cholesterol could raise dementia risk by 42% in older adults, says Monash University study

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Bruce Willis’ Family Reportedly Counting Down Days W/ Beloved Actor As His Dementia Worsens

The family of beloved action movie star Bruce Willis is taking it one day at a time as the actor's health deteriorates.

The Independent UK

Jack Draper takes on Alzheimer’s Society role amid his grandma’s dementia fight

Brenda has been one of the 21-year-old’s biggest supporters but no longer recognises him.

Cinemablend

One Way Bruce Willis' Dementia Battle Is Allegedly Having A Positive Effect On His Family

Bruce Willis' family has rallied around the actor following his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.

The Conversation

More than a third of people with dementia don't know they have it – what to do if you suspect your partner has the condition

Around 36% of people in England with dementia are unaware they have the condition, according to a new report from the Dementia Commission.

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Health: Research shows diet has a significant impact on risk of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease rates rise in these countries as they make the nutrition transition to the Western diet. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Former Wales forward Andrew Coombs diagnosed with dementia at 39

Andrew Coombs, the forward who won the Six Nations with Wales in 2013, said in a statement on social media that he had been diagnosed with dementia

The Conversation

4 tips to help your loved one with dementia enjoy the festive season

The festive season is fast approaching, and if you’re organising celebrations with family or friends, you might be grappling with a seemingly endless to-do list. But as you make these plans, it’s important to consider how you can best include any friends or loved ones living with dementia.

AAP

AI character helping dementia patients feel understood

Australians with dementia could benefit from interacting with AI characters who reflect the experience of living with the neurological disease.

Salon

Sandra Day O'Connor dies at 93

Former justice said in 2018 she was diagnosed with the beginning stages of dementia and withdrew from public life

Newcastle Herald

Nurse who stole patients' pills sick of 'getting hauled into office'

The dementia patients' pills were for serious health conditions.

Chicago Sun-Times

Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has died at age 93

The court says she died in Phoenix on Friday, of complications related to advanced dementia and a respiratory illness.

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