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Washington's long-term care payroll tax starts July 1, as other states explore similar programs

Washington next month will become the first U.S. state to deduct taxes from workers’ paychecks to finance a new long-term care benefit for residents who can’t live independently due to illness, injury or aging-related conditions like dementia

The Independent UK

Fermanagh exhibition set to challenge the stigma of living with dementia

The Exhibition will be displayed in Belleek

Belfast Live

Seven early signs of dementia as many sufferers assume they're 'just getting old'

Dementia can be a debilitating and devastating illness but too many people are quick to brush aside some concerning early signs of the degenerative brain condition

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Bruce Willis’ daughters visit his Hollywood star and waxwork amid dementia battle

Mabel, 11, and Evelyn, nine, looked delighted to come face-to-face with the wax statue of their dad

Evening Standard

Bruce Willis' wife takes daughters to visit his Hollywood star amid dementia diagnosis

Emma Heming Willis treated her two young daughters, Mabel and Evelyn, to a day out in Hollywood as they went to visit Bruce Willis' star on the Walk of Fame

Daily Mirror

West Lothian dementia nurse scoops top honour at awards ceremony

Melissa Rowlands took home a top prize at the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards

Daily Record

Watch Elton John toast Gordon McQueen as Glastonbury headliner's emotional tribute blows daughter Hayley away

Manchester United and Scotland great McQueen passed away earlier this month after battling dementia.

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Sitting in the sauna has some of the benefits of aerobic exercise

Sitting in a sauna for 20 to 30 minutes, several times a week, can produce some of the same cardiovascular benefits as aerobic exercise.

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Lack of sleep can raise dementia risk - but there's an exception for spotty sleepers

Those who sleep six hours or less per night are at greater risk of dementia, while those who take sleeping pills nearly double their risk of getting the disease

Daily Mirror

Short daytime naps may help reduce the risk of developing dementia, study suggests

Those who take short, regular naps during the day were said to show less brain shrinkage, which is a sign of ageing, and had brains which were two to six-and-a-half years younger

Daily Mirror

Atrial Fibrillation Linked To Increased Alzheimer’s Risk In Women

Women with Afib are 3x more likely to develop Alzheimer's and experience cognitive decline twice as fast as men, says new study.

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'Inhumane treatment': Dementia patient tied up for five days at John Hunter

'He was humiliated and degraded.'

Newcastle Herald

Napping during the day can cut risk of dementia as simple habit keeps the brain 'young'

People can reduce their chance of getting dementia by reducing the rate at which their brain shrinks by taking regular naps during the day, according to new research

Daily Mirror

Short naps appear to slow the rate at which our brains shrink

A new study has found that short naps have a causal link to slower shrinkage of the brains as we age. Bigger brains, less risk of dementia.

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Queen of Sweden to receive honorary doctorate from university

Queen Silvia’s work on dementia services will be celebrated by the University of Stirling.

Edinburgh Live

Hero Scottish police dog helps find man who vanished on coastal walk

PD Oz was on hand to help when police were called to search for a missing dementia patient in Fife, who had fallen on a coastal path - and the dog managed to get him back with family.

Wales Online

Following this diet can reduce your chances of dementia

The diet has a range of health benefits

Daily Record

St Mirren icon Tony Fitzpatrick joins Sir Alex Ferguson to back dementia campaign and remembers 'great' Gordon McQueen

The former Buddies duo have teamed up to support a campaign looking to help former players suffering from brain injuries and dementia.

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Bruce Willis seen with his granddaughter for the first time amid dementia battle

Bruce Willis's daughter Rumer Willis has shared some heart-warming pictures of her father holding his granddaughter Louetta as they celebrated Father's Day together

Daily Record

Sir Alex Ferguson among football legends demanding brain injuries from heading the ball classed as 'industrial'

The ex-Aberdeen and Manchester United boss is calling for retired players with dementia to get help via the devolved social security system.

The Independent UK

Bruce Willis’ family honours him with first Father’s Day tributes since announcing his dementia diagnosis

‘Father’s Day is a time I get to reflect on my deep appreciation and respect I have for Bruce,’ actor’s wife wrote on Instagram

Nottingham Post

Vicky McClure describes ‘surreal’ feeling of being awarded an MBE

I grew up in Wollaton - I’m very proud of where I’m from'

Daily Record

Early dementia warning signs often missed by families - symptoms to look out for

As many as one in three sufferers hold off seeking medical attention despite experiencing symptoms due to misinterpreting signs as well as being concerned about worrying loved ones.

Wales Online

Bruce Willis' wife issues heart-breaking plea amid star's dementia battle

The Die Hard actor, 67, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia last year

Insider UK

Orkney renewable energy pioneer honoured with OBE

The King's first Birthday Honours list also saw various other prominent Scots being recognised

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