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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 Guardian - UK

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 Hindu

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 Guardian - UK

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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…

The National (Scotland)

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 Hindu

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.

The Conversation

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.

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Dementia among footballers should be classed as industrial injury – Blackford

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

The Independent UK

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.

Zenger

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.

The Independent UK

Dementia risk is linked with size of white blood cell telomeres: Study

Researchers found that shorter telomeres on the ends of white blood cell chromosomes may indicate an increased risk of dementia. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The money is helping families now – Penny Watson praises new dementia fund

The Brain Health Fund, set up by the PFA and the Premier League, has made £1million available to support affected ex-players.

The Independent UK

Trump's dementia challenge: He's scared

Donald Trump is desperately searching for a way to reassure himself that he's not impaired

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The Independent UK

Alastair Stewart praised for ‘eloquence’ as charity talks vascular dementia risk

A scan revealed the former ITV News presenter had had a serious of minor strokes.

The Guardian - UK

Alastair Stewart reveals he has been diagnosed with dementia

One of Britain’s longest serving newsreaders says he has been diagnosed with early onset vascular dementia

The Independent UK

Alastair Stewart: Former ITN newsreader reveals dementia diagnosis

Journalist and presenter shared early signs he displayed that ‘something might be wrong’

The Hindu

More data, more research into interventions for dementia needed: Soumya Swaminathan

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan stresses need for more data, trained caregivers, and research on interventions and prevention of dementia. She launched Mrs. Mina Swaminathan Dementia Research Fellowship. Seshasayee, Viji Santhanam, Sridhar Vaitheswaran, and Thara Rangaswamy also spoke on the occasion, noting the need for more facilities and awareness about dementia.

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Newcastle Herald

Why this Knights team has the fans excited win, lose or draw

'I love the smell of mothballs as old fans return.'

The Guardian - UK

‘Reintroducing the culture’: the return of grassroots rugby union

After lockdown and the focus on professionals with early onset dementia, there are signs the sport is coming through a difficult period

The Independent UK

‘Emotional’ show helped playwright navigate grandmother’s dementia diagnosis

Matthew Seager’s play about the transformative power of music for people with dementia has returned to the stage.

The Hindu

India needs to gear up for the emerging dementia epidemic, say experts

With India’s elderly population expected to touch 20 crore in 2031, there is a growing demand for a national action plan to tackle rising cases of Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia which can impair memory and significantly lower quality of life.

The Independent UK

Poor metabolic health ‘linked with 12% higher risk of dementia later in life’

Having conditions such as high blood pressure, excess body fat, and abnormal cholesterol is believed to be a contributing factor.

Zenger

Suffering A Concussion Could Lead To Dementia In Later Life

Doctors say having a traumatic brain injury can also speed up cognitive decline.

The Independent UK

Fund for footballers suffering from dementia launched by PFA and Premier League

Former players affected by neurodegenerative disease, and their families, will be able to apply for financial support.

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