The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

Inequality leaving 115,000 dementia cases ‘undiagnosed’ in England

All-party parliamentary group on the condition says diagnosis rates are ‘a postcode lottery’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023

A dementia pen pal group is helping care home residents ‘relive childhoods’

The partnership sees care home residents and primary school children do arts and crafts together, among other activities.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

Gabriel García Márquez’s last novel stands in tribute to his defiance of dementia

The late Colombian author didn’t want his final book published, but his sons’ decision to do so is inspiring to writers like me

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023

Gabriel García Márquez’s lost novel to be published with sons’ blessings 10 years after author’s death

Legendary author, who struggled with dementia late in his life, decided in his final days that ‘Until August’ should not be released upon his death

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

People diagnosed with ADHD as adults could be ‘at greater risk of dementia’

Study does not establish cause and effect, and experts say it highlights need for further research

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

Adults with ADHD nearly three times more likely to develop dementia, study suggests

Scientists warn doctors to discuss ADHD with older patients

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023

Kerala govt. to launch memory clinics for dementia patients

Minister R. Bindu announces start of memory clinics for dementia patients in association with Health Dept. Hibi Eden, MP, delivers keynote address; P.G. Sankaran speaks on 'Bodhi' project to make Ernakulam dementia-friendly. T.J. Vinod, MLA, presides over memory walk organised by Cusat & govt.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

‘My dementia-stricken sister was abused by a rapist care home worker. Now she just sits and screams’

Exclusive: The sister of an elderly woman who fell victim to a ‘monster’ care worker speaks out for the first time after health correspondent Rebecca Thomas uncovered the horrific story

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023

Bertie Auld football shirt collection fetches £100,000 at auction

The Lisbon Lion died in 2021 aged 83.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Study finds link between subjective, objective memory deterioration

According to a new study, those who have slight issues with these tests are more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, which can be a precursor to dementia. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 13, 2023