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Hearing loss is often called a dementia risk factor – here’s what the research really shows

Hearing loss and dementia affect millions of people worldwide. But headlines describing hearing loss as the “leading mid-life risk factor” for dementia can be misleading. They often oversimplify complex science, and risk confusing people who are trying to understand what hearing loss can mean for brain health.

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Hospital conversations can distress people with dementia – here’s why

Imagine trying to ask a question and no one answers you. Or hearing people talk around you as if you are not really part of the conversation. For many people living with dementia in hospital, this is a common experience.

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The Keepsake Chronicles: stories in times of dementia

When someone speaks in a language we do not understand, we do not assume their words are meaningless. We assume we are the ones who cannot yet understand them.

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Dementia becomes leading cause of death in Australia as experts call for ‘shift in thinking’ about disease

Condition affects an estimated 446,500 people in the country and is the underlying cause for nearly one in 10 deaths

The Independent UK

Reading, puzzles and learning new skills may help delay Alzheimer’s disease, study suggests

Keeping your brain active throughout life by learning new skills or reading could help delay Alzheimer’s disease.

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How women can foresee dementia risk 25 years before symptoms show

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The Independent UK

Single protein could dramatically alter trajectory of Alzheimer's disease

In people destined to get Alzheimer's in their mid-40s, one protein can delay the onset of the disease by about 20 years.

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The simple blood test that can predict dementia risk in women years before symptoms appear

British researchers welcomed the study and said blood tests to pick up Alzheimer’s disease early were developing at pace

The Independent UK

Bruce Willis Death Hoax Sparks Panic Online — Here's The Truth About The Actor's Health

Uncover the facts about Bruce Willis' health amidst false death rumors and his fight with frontotemporal dementia. Stay informed with the latest updates.

International Business Times UK

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here's how to do it

Doctors often advise exercising your brain to stay sharp but stretching your brain might be the better description

The Independent UK

A singing circle at Amsterdam's Concertgebouw offers support for people with dementia

A singing circle at Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw helps people with dementia and other brain conditions connect through music

The Independent UK

Cancer-Stricken Ex-President Joe Biden Faces Intense Backlash for Remarks at Rev Jesse Jackson's Funeral

Former President Joe Biden's remarks at Reverend Jesse Jackson's funeral have sparked controversy, reigniting debates about his mental and physical health.

International Business Times UK

Researchers able to predict common form of dementia with AI

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The Independent UK

Louise Casey: England’s social care system faces ‘moment of reckoning’

Head of government-commissioned review says adult social care is held together by ‘sticking plasters and glue’

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UK’s care sector blasted as ‘utter s****’ by inquiry chief

Baroness Louise Casey blasted the NHS medicines regulator NICE for rejecting a new ‘expensive’ Alzheimer’s drug

Fortune

Poor brain health costs the world economy $5 trillion a year. The world is waking up to the crisis

I'm the founding chairman of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and I see a difference this year: the world is realizing that brains are infrastructure.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump's Niece Warns of Dementia As POTUS Allegedly Shows Same 'Confusion' As His Father

Mary Trump suggests Donald Trump may be showing dementia-like symptoms after he again falsely claimed his father was born in Germany during talks with Friedrich Merz.

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5 Expert-Backed Habits to Keep Your Brain Sharp

A sharpened brain that can think critically and can retain large amounts of memory, can do wonders in this this world. In fact, it is the most powerful tool that God has gifted us to make the best out of life. However, in today’s fast-paced world people seem to be…

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The man who fell in love with the sound of Spitfires – here’s what this unusual symptom can teach us about dementia

When people hear the word dementia, they often think of someone who has problems with memory. While memory is often affected in dementia, this is not always the case. There are many different types of dementia – and each can produce a wide range of symptoms.

The Independent UK

Secret of what makes ‘super-agers’ resilient to dementia may finally be revealed

Super-agers show twice the nerve cell growth of other healthy older adults

Evening Standard

Barbara Windsor’s widower campaigns on Alzheimer’s as he ‘owes it to her legacy’

EastEnders and Carry On actress Dame Barbara was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2014 and died in 2020 aged 83.

The Independent UK

Men in their 50s and 60s suffer faster aging because of forever chemicals

Some 98 percent of Americans exposed to PFAS which are tied to cancer, dementia and cardiovascular disease

International Business Times UK

Trump's Shocking Cognitive Slips 'Consistent With Dementia,' Claims Former Johns Hopkins Medical School Insider

A viral video claims Donald Trump's recent public appearances show signs of cognitive decline, sparking debate over his mental health.

Evening Standard

Fiona Phillips’ husband Martin Frizell: Lack of Alzheimer’s funding is ‘ageism’

Former GMTV presenter Phillips announced in 2023 that she had been diagnosed with early onset dementia.

The Guardian - UK

Crazy Old Lady review – Carmen Maura excels as a homicidal pensioner wielding a red hot poker

Mistaken identity, dementia, family dysfunction and a murky past entwine in this Spanish horror involving a sprightly octogenarian with a penchant for torture

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