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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

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

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

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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

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

Hunter study finds loneliness in middle age raises dementia risk

The NSW government has launched an inquiry into loneliness.

Newcastle Herald

‘I’m Not Going to Live With Dementia; Dementia Is Going to Live With Me’

Los Angeles program helps patients navigate the complexity of early Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

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Refugees in Australia are miles behind in health and wellbeing outcomes. Here’s why

Health outcomes for refugees and people with humanitarian visas are far worse than the general Australian population. They are more likely to self-report long-term conditions, including diabetes (80% higher), kidney disease (80%), stroke (40%) and dementia (30%).

The Conversation

Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%

Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol.

The Conversation

Trump has yet another meltdown over crowd sizes as he falsely claims Harris’s rally was fake and AI-generated

Trump is ‘really going bonkers’ and teetering on the edge of ‘dementia-land,’ according to Rep Ted Lieu following former president’s latest conspiracy theorist claim

The Independent UK

Alzheimer's disease can run in families, but it's very rare - here’s what doctors want you to know

New research means that soon doctors might be able to predict a persons risk of Alzheimer's.

GoodToKnow

‘Amarillo’ star Tony Christie says he ‘won’t let illness stop him’

‘I just carry on and do my thing,’ British singer told ‘Good Morning Britain

The Independent UK

Cops to fight allegations of assaulting elderly man

Two police officers charged with assaulting a 92-year-old man with possible dementia have pleaded not guilty to charges over the incident.

AAP

Nationwide Building Society branches to offer dementia clinics

People will be able to book free clinic appointments in branches, the society said.

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Grace Tame's abuser diagnosed with dementia, court told

A man who abused former Australian of the Year Grace Tame and allegedly harassed her on social media has been diagnosed with dementia, a court has been told.

The Canberra Times

New aged-care program highlights need for quality care

'It's been a fight' to get adequate respite for full-time carers.

The Independent UK

As India grows older, a secret shame emerges: Elders abandoned by their children

In its traditions, in its religious tenets and in its laws, India has long cemented the belief that it is a child’s duty to care for his aging parents

Medical Daily

Cut Down On Processed Meat, Swap It With Nuts To Reduce Dementia Risk: Study

Recent research uncovers a concerning link between processed meat and an increased risk of dementia.

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Many Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented, But Far From All: Study

Millions of cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed by reducing a range of risk factors such as smoking or air pollution, according to a major new study, though outside experts warn that such measures can only go so far.

The Guardian - UK

Almost half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed, study finds

Researchers name 14 factors for people to address to ‘hugely’ reduce risk of developing condition

The Independent UK

More hope than ever that half of dementia cases could be prevented – study

Researchers have identified two new risks that can be tackled to reduce the chances of developing the condition.

The Independent UK

New study links processed deli meat with higher risk for dementia

Diets with higher amounts of processed meats were found to have increased risk of cognitive conditions

Evening Standard

Cutting down on bacon and sausages 'could slash risk of dementia by a fifth'

Scientists say eating processed red meat could be ‘significant risk factor’ for disease

The Guardian - UK

Eating processed red meat could increase risk of dementia, study finds

US researchers say they have uncovered potential link after tracking 130,000 people over four decades

The Independent UK

The items you should swap on your fry-up to reduce the risk of dementia

More than 130,000 people were involved with the study

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