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Jellyfish Surprise: They Learn Complexly Despite Simple Nervous System

New research challenges prevailing scientific opinion, changing our understanding of the brain and potential insights to dementia.

Zenger

Diagnosing dementia needs a full picture

Letters: Guardian readers reflect on the use of cognitive functioning tests and the importance of listening to family members

The Guardian - UK

Music has a magical power for people with dementia

Letters: Simon Partridge, Catherine Roome and Sally Cheseldine on the transformative effect of singalong tunes

The Guardian - UK

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10 tell-tale signs of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and devastating neurological disorder that primarily affects cognitive functions, gradually diminishing a person's ability to think, remember, and perform daily tasks. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for the majority of dementia cases worldwide. While Alzheimer's disease predominantly affects older adults, it…

The Times of India

Dementia is now ‘public health priority’ in Karnataka

Karnataka Health Minister declares dementia a public health priority. Dementia screening to be included in Gruha Arogya programme. Action plan to reduce risk, train caregivers, create dementia-friendly spaces & raise awareness. Plan to double diagnosis rate & provide home-based caregiver assistance. Stakeholders, patients & caregivers participate in drum jam session.

The Hindu

Olivia Colman was ‘holding back tears’ working on new dementia campaign

The Oscar-winning actor has lent her voice to Change The Ending, an animated short film from Alzheimer’s Research UK

Evening Standard

Olivia Colman ‘held back tears’ in new dementia campaign

Almost one million people in the UK are living with dementia.

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World Alzheimer's Day: Can eating cheese prevent dementia? Here's what a new study says

Dementia, a term often associated with memory loss, hosts a range of symptoms affecting thinking, memory, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily life. It is not a specific disease but rather a general term for a decline in cognitive ability which affects a person’s esteem as well.…

The Times of India

A moment that changed me: I played My Way to people with dementia. The effect – the sheer clarity – was like magic

When I started doing sensory stimulation workshops, I worried that playing music for the group would fall flat. I couldn’t have been more wrong

The Guardian - UK

Ken Livingstone: former London mayor ‘living with Alzheimer’s disease’

The one-time figurehead of the Labour left is being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’

Evening Standard

Ken Livingstone: Former London mayor ‘living with Alzheimer’s disease’

The one-time figurehead of the Labour left is being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’, his relatives said in a statement

The Independent UK

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone ‘living with Alzheimer’s disease’

The one-time figurehead of the Labour left is being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’, his relatives said in a statement.

The Independent UK

As Ken Livingstone’s diagnosis is made public, what is Alzheimer’s?

On average, people with Alzheimer’s live for around eight to 10 years after first developing symptoms.

The Independent UK

The 'old person' disease killing as many kids as cancer

Overshadowed by its old-age equivalent, childhood dementia receives little attention, but it has a growing and deadly effect on the kids who suffer from it.

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The Guardian - UK

A new start after 60: I spent 40 years hiding that I was gay. Then my husband’s dementia wiped away my fear

Mike Parish hid his sexuality at work and wouldn’t even hold Tom’s hand in the street. How did he end up running an LGBTQ+ support group?

The Hindu

Socialisation can help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, say doctors

Buddhi Clinic organised expo to mark World Alzheimer's Day. Theme was 'Never too Early, Never Too Late', reflecting need to reduce risk and prevent dementia. Vorapun Senanarong spoke on brain ageing and Vivek Misra outlined use of non-invasive brain stimulation. Doctors suggest healthy lifestyle, good diet, sleep, mental activity, exercise…

The Guardian - UK

GPs need subtler tools to diagnose dementia

Letter: A reader whose husband has taken the mini mental state examination writes that it has failed to pick up his problems

The National (Scotland)

Funding loss due to Brexit held back vital dementia and health sciences research

RESEARCH into dementia and other advances in science have been held back because of the length of time it has taken for the UK to regain lucrative…

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Udbodh Dementia Day Care Centre in Kerala, a centre for stimulating cognitive abilities of those with dementia

Kochi's Udbodh Dementia Day Care Centre offers free services to dementia patients, providing therapies, reminiscence activities, and transportation. The centre in Kerala has become a model for the well-being of dementia sufferers, with three experienced caregivers helping them reconnect with language and lead a dignified life. A pilot study showed…

The Conversation

Navigating the complexities of caregiving for dementia in South Asian communities

In 2020, an estimated 597,000 individuals were living with dementia in Canada. By 2030, that number is expected to increase to almost one million, and by 2050, almost 1.7 million.

Chicago Sun-Times

False perception that ‘Biden’s too old’ is getting old

Too many Americans have come to believe Biden is in sharp mental decline. But the president is perfectly capable of thinking on his feet, based his performance at a recent press conference in Vietnam.

The Independent UK

Dementia among footballers should be classed as industrial injury – Blackford

Studies have linked repeatedly heading a football with the development of neurodegenerative disorders.

Zenger

Sedentary Seniors More Likely At Risk Of Dementia: Study

“We were surprised to find that the risk of dementia begins to rapidly increase after 10 hours spent sedentary each day.

The Independent UK

Sitting this many hours a day ‘rapidly increases’ dementia risk, study warns

‘Findings should provide some reassurance to those of us with office jobs that involve prolonged periods of sitting’

The Independent UK

Sitting for more than 10 hours a day ‘linked to higher dementia risk’

Prolonged periods of inactivity in adults aged 60 and above puts them at higher risk of developing the condition.

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