The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

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 · Aug 28, 2024

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 · Aug 28, 2024

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 · Aug 26, 2024

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 · Aug 19, 2024

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 · Aug 18, 2024

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 · Aug 18, 2024

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 · Aug 14, 2024

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 · Aug 14, 2024

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 · Aug 13, 2024

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…

The Conversation · Aug 13, 2024