What biomarkers say about Alzheimer's There's still no established cause for Alzheimer's, but emphasizing some symptoms can have unintended consequences Salon · Sep 30, 2023
Explorer takes on marathon challenge after dementia cure promise to grandfather Louis Alexander, 24, is completing seven marathons across seven continents to raise money to improve dementia diagnostics. The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023
‘Depraved’ care worker who raped dementia patients and made them eat soil is jailed Exclusive: Care worker Teo-Valentin Todorovits sentenced to 24 years in prison over rape and sexual abuse of elderly patients The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
One of the hardest parts of getting older? Pondering the ‘me’ in dementia I watched my father lose some of his faculties. Now any signs of my own memory loss make me a bit paranoid The Guardian - US · Sep 29, 2023
How you brush your teeth could be linked to dementia risk Multiple studies have a established a connection between oral care and cognitive wellbeing The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
4 ways to support someone with dementia during extreme heat Our ability to adapt our behaviour to changes in temperature takes a significant amount of thought and decision making. For example, we need to identify suitable clothing, increase our fluid intake, and understand how to best keep the house cool. The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023
Bruce Willis’s daughters praise stepmum Emma Heming for spreading dementia awareness Star of ‘Die Hard’ was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
Bruce Willis’ wife calls his dementia diagnosis a ‘blessing and curse’ ‘It’s really important for me to look up from the grief and the sadness so I can see what is happening around us,’ she said The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023
After US approval, Japan OKs its first Alzheimer's drug. Leqembi was developed by Eisai and Biogen Japan’s health ministry has approved Leqembi, a drug for Alzheimer’s decease that was jointly developed by Japanese and U.S. pharmaceutical companies The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023
Bruce Willis’ wife says actor might not be aware he has dementia ‘Die Hard’ star was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) earlier this year The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023
Bruce Willis’s wife says it’s’ hard to know’ if he’s aware of his own dementia Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis became emotional while discussing the actor’s dementia diagnosis during a television appearance in the US. Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2023
The skinny on fish oil supplements "The more people stick to a healthy, plant-based diet with fish . . . the better their health will be" Salon · Sep 25, 2023
Bruce Willis’ wife says ‘hard to know’ if actor is aware of his condition in health update ‘Die Hard’ star was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) earlier this year The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
‘Hard to know’ if Bruce Willis is aware of dementia condition, wife says Emma Heming Willis says she has been ‘care partner’ to husband, 68, after actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2023
The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023 China becomes country with highest Alzheimer's patients: Report China has become the country with the largest number of Alzheimer's patients in the world, the state-run Global Times reported. According to a report titled "Alzheimer's Patients Demand Insight Report" released in Beijing at a themed meeting, about 15.07 million people aged 60 and above in China have dementia, of…
The Conversation · Sep 24, 2023 Are fish oil supplements as healthy as we think? And is eating fish better? Fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, is promoted for a number of health benefits – from boosting our heart health, protecting our brain from dementia, and easing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023 The song that lifted the veil of dementia Brief letters: Music and dementia | NHS no-show fines | Baseball cap etiquette | Imbeciles at No 10 | Keep it to yourself
Zenger · Sep 22, 2023 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.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023 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 · Sep 21, 2023 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 Times of India · Sep 21, 2023 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 Hindu · Sep 21, 2023 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.
Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2023 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
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 Olivia Colman ‘held back tears’ in new dementia campaign Almost one million people in the UK are living with dementia.
The Times of India · Sep 20, 2023 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.…