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Elderly care: Are you ignoring these early warning signs of dementia in seniors?

Dementia is a decline in cognitive function that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. While it is not a normal part of aging, it becomes more common as people grow older. The early signs of dementia can be subtle and may go unnoticed for some time, often dismissed as natural forgetfulness…

The Times of India · Oct 12, 2024

Action needed as Australia's dementia deaths surge

Dementia Australia says urgent preventative action is needed to tackle the incurable disease, the second-highest cause of death in the nation in 2023.

AAP · Oct 11, 2024

AI glasses to anticipating falls: firms vie to win £1m for dementia technology

Longitude prize will give one of five finalists money towards creating an innovation for independent living

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024

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Govt to expand senior healthcare and cover Alzheimer's, cancer and more

In a welcoming move, the government is planning to expand its coverage of elderly healthcare, through its ambitious Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, by including treatments for diseases commonly seen among elders, like Alzheimer's, dementia, heart failure and cancer.

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2024

Can Eggs Prevent Dementia? Here's How Many To Eat For Beneficial Effects

Eating more than two eggs per day, or not consuming eggs at all, will not help with dementia risk, the study suggests

Medical Daily · Oct 7, 2024

Daughter Embarrassed That Her Well-Off Mom Uses Food Banks, But It Could Be a Sign of Dementia

In post-COVID-19 America, the average food bank visitor has changed from the elderly and disabled to the average working family, struggling to make ends meet. When a well-off woman in her 70s insists she is also entitled to these resources, her concerned daughter takes to Reddit for answers.

International Business Times UK · Oct 3, 2024

A Tupperware of Ashes review – wrenching drama of a family hit by Alzheimer’s

In Tanika Gupta’s play, Meera Syal is a steely south Asian matriarch whose Lear-like decline into dementia upends her family

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2024

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Anna Richardson on her guilt, frustration and anger at the lack of care available for her dad’s dementia

The TV presenter talks to Lisa Salmon about the ‘catastrophic health and social care crisis’ that’s affecting families all over the country.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2024

Anna Richardson: Love, Loss & Dementia review – a terrifying look at the killer disease that will affect us all

Dementia is the highest cause of death in the UK, says the Naked Attraction host – whose father has been diagnosed. This is a moving, scary look at the condition

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2024

TV tonight: Anna Richardson shows the reality of living with dementia

The TV host, whose father has dementia, meets others who are affected in a devastating documentary. Plus: 40 years of Lorraine Kelly on telly. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2024

Bruce Willis’ daughter pays emotional tribute to father amid dementia struggles

Daughter of the Die Hard star says “I love this guy so much”

Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2024

Bruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah shares emotional tribute to her father amid ‘tough’ dementia struggle

‘I love this guy so much,’ the ‘Die Hard’ actor’s daughter said

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024

This is how we do it: ‘The sexual side of our lives has crashed and burned since my dementia diagnosis’

Anita says Liam’s massages and cuddles help ease the sadness at what they’ve both lost

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2024

Former Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer reveals dementia diagnosis

Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer took to social media on Wednesday to announce he was recently diagnosed with dementia.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 26, 2024

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Former Vikings QB Tommy Kramer Diagnosed With Dementia

Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer, aged 69, reveals dementia diagnosis and proactive management approach.

The Conversation · Sep 25, 2024

Delirium: this common and frightening syndrome looks like dementia, but comes on much faster

“During the day he’s completely calm, but at night he gets very agitated.”

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024

Mental health experts sound the alarm on Trump’s potential ‘cognitive decline’ as he’s ‘lost touch with reality’

Exclusive: After President Biden’s cognitive decline was heavily scrutinized, mental health experts tell The Independent they have similar concerns about Trump

The Times of India · Sep 24, 2024

Beyond memory loss: The impact of Alzheimer’s disease

Every year on October 21st, World Alzheimer's Day is observed to raise awareness about this debilitating disease. The goal is to educate the public about early detection, diagnosis, and management strategies.

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The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2024

New study to investigate non-invasive treatment for dementia and Parkinson’s

Researchers will look at whether treatment can be delivered to the brain via specialised microbubbles.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2024

Sir Alex Ferguson 'misses' football since retirement as legendary boss talks dementia

Legendary Scottish manager Sir Alex Ferguson has discussed how he keeps his mind active since retirement.

The Times of India · Sep 20, 2024

Worst common habits for the brain that can cause Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease, one of the most common forms of dementia, has been on rise in the past decades. In modern times, certain lifestyle habits are affecting our brain health and increasing the risk of Alzheimer's. Leading an inactive lifestyle, eating unhealthy, being lonely, and not getting adequate sleep are some…

Medical Daily · Sep 20, 2024

Study Identifies Class Of Diabetes Drugs That Cuts Risk Of Dementia, Parkinson's Disease

The study revealed that sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors may help reduce the risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024

Marcus Trescothick: The more we can raise awareness of Alzheimer’s the better

Interim England white-ball head coach Trescothick’s father Martyn has dementia.

Medical Daily · Sep 19, 2024

Study Identifies Food Items That Could Cut Risk Of Dementia

The study revealed that those with the highest adherence to a flavonoid-rich diet, particularly tea, red wine, and berries, had a lower risk of dementia, with a more pronounced effect in those with a high genetic risk, hypertension, and depressive symptoms.

Latin Times · Sep 18, 2024

Brothers Discover They Have Rare Dementia Gene, Decide to Run Length of Entire Country: 'Our Time is Short'

The brothers lost their mother to the disease in 2016.

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