New Orleans priest accused of child abuse competent to proceed with trial Lawrence Hecker, 93, self-admitted serial child molester, grapples with Alzheimer’s disease and had trial delayed The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2024
How One Caregiver Is Navigating a Loved One's Dementia She's spent many hours doing research and speaking with other caregivers to find her way to resources designed to help caregivers. Kiplinger · Nov 14, 2024
Meet the man finally free after a decade trapped in hospitals due to his autism Due to a lack of support for his autism, Nicholas Thornton has spent over 10 years confined to dementia care homes, psychiatric units and A&E wards. The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024
He was trapped in hospitals for a decade because he’s autistic – now Nicholas is finally free Special Report: For more than 10 years, Nicholas Thornton was detained in dementia care homes, psychiatric units and A&E wards because he couldn’t get the help he needed for his autism. It took a huge toll on his health, leaving the 29-year-old unable to speak. Now, one year after The… The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024
Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what sorts of activities do benefit cognitive functioning Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4% – have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. The Conversation · Nov 13, 2024
Nurse at aged care home where Clare Nowland was tasered had ‘never seen anything like that’, court hears Sen Const Kristian White’s manslaughter trial also told 95-year-old displayed behaviour consistent with moderate to severe dementia The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2024
Carer stole £143,000 from pensioner with dementia for lavish holidays April Jo Richardson pretended to be dying from cancer in a £143,000 fraud Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024
Rugby league legend Garry Schofield reveals brain damage diagnosis A former Great Britain captain, Schofield says his condition will lead to dementia in future The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024
Children with asthma have worse memory, major new study finds Asthma is associated with a greater risk of dementia The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness In Elderly Might Be Linked To Pre-Dementia Syndrome A recent study revealed that elderly adults who have excessive daytime sleepiness are at risk of developing motoric cognitive risk syndrome that can lead to dementia. Medical Daily · Nov 8, 2024
‘Deplorable’: nurse slammed therapy doll dementia patient believed was real baby on table, NSW tribunal hears Sudiksha Ahuja found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct and her nursing registration cancelled The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2024
5 earliest signs of Dementia Dementia is a condition that affects millions worldwide, including an estimated 8.8 million Indians over the age of 60, as reported by the Journal of Alzheimer’s Association. Identifying the earliest signs can be important, as it opens up possibilities for interventions that may help manage symptoms and improve quality of… The Times of India · Nov 5, 2024
Study Links A Common Sleep Disorder To Dementia; Higher Risk In Women The study revealed a concerning sex-specific link between obstructive sleep apnea and the risk of dementia. Medical Daily · Nov 4, 2024
A decade ago, my father suffered alone and in misery. Why do dementia sufferers still face the same fate? Launched in the Observer, John’s Campaign aims to give frail people the right to be accompanied by those who love them The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024
Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024 Blood test could ‘reliably rule out’ Alzheimer’s, trial finds There are hopes it will offer reassurance to patients with cognitive decline and help them avoid unnecessary further testing, researchers said.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024 Bruce Willis’ early dementia signs were mistaken for a childhood stutter ‘Die Hard’ star’s frontotemporal dementia was initially misdiagnosed due to his lifelong struggle with a stutter
The Conversation · Oct 30, 2024 Not the time to share: NZ needs to rethink multi-bed hospital rooms As New Zealand agonises over its hospitals – where they are, how they should be staffed and how they should be funded – a key element in the debate is being missed: the need for single rooms in all public hospitals.
BANG Premier · Oct 30, 2024 Bruce Willis' stutter returned before FTD diagnosis Emma Heming Willis didn't think "in a million years" that the return of Bruce Willis' stutter would be the first sign he had dementia.
BANG Premier · Oct 30, 2024 Bruce Willis' wife won't 'sugarcoat' realities of his condition for daughters Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, won't "shield" the realities of his condition, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), from their young children.
Medical Daily · Oct 30, 2024 'Weekend Warriors' Reap Cognitive Benefits Comparable To Regular Gym Goers: Study Finds The study revealed that 13% of mild dementia cases might be avoided if all middle-aged adults exercised at least once or twice a week.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024 Intermittent weekend exercise has same brain benefits as regular workouts, study finds Research reveals positive cognitive health impacts of exercising once or twice a week are much the same as exercising more often
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024 Weekend workouts as good as daily exercise for keeping your mind sharp, study finds Exercise twice or more a week was linked to lower mild dementia rates in a study of 10,000 people
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024 Weekend bouts of exercise cut the risk of mental decline, study shows There is a growing body of evidence that it is not when you exercise – but the fact you are doing it – that produces health results.
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024 Poor sleep may lead to higher risk of dementia, scientists find Sleeping badly shown to age middle-aged brain by nearly three years and linked to poorer brain health years later
The Times of India · Oct 27, 2024 Sleepless in middle age: A risky link to dementia As individuals make their way through middle age, it's often sleep that has to take a back seat to the demands of work and life. However, this could be serious, with a link to an increased risk of dementia. A study led by Dr. Séverine Sabia from Inserm and University…