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Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia as family release emotional statement

Bruce Willis' family revealed an 'unfortunate' update on the star's health – announcing that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia

Daily Mirror

Dementia unit aims to revolutionise care at Liverpool home

Residents get personalised care at the new facility

Liverpool Echo

Race Against Dementia to be Randox Grand National 2023 charity partner

Race Against Dementia, a global charity founded by three-times Formula One World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart, will be Randox’s charity partner

Liverpool Echo

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Cheap diabetes drug could 'halve' chances of developing Alzheimer's, study finds

Pioglitazone tablets, which cost around 30p each, have been described as a 'game-changer' in the fight against dementia.

Daily Record

Government’s ‘catastrophic’ decision to scrap dedicated cancer strategy ‘will cost lives’

Government announced last month it would create a single strategy to tackle major illnesses such as cancer, mental health and dementia

The Independent UK

Diabetes drug could be a 'game changer' in the fight to prevent Alzheimer's

Research undertaken in South Korea shows that taking pioglitazone may help reduce the onset of dementia

Wales Online

Government decision to scrap dedicated cancer strategy ‘will cost lives’

Last month the Government announced it would create a single strategy in England to tackle major illnesses such as cancer, mental health and dementia.

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Scientists reveal how to spot signs of dementia nine years before diagnosis

Early intervention could reduce your risk of developing dementia-related disease

The Independent UK

New research: Why more women than men get dementia

A large new study suggests that lack of education may account for why more women end up with dementia than men.

The New Daily

New dementia cafe opens in south Dublin

A well-known 90-year-old actress was among the attendees at the launch

Dublin Live

Being declared dead when you're still alive – why these very rare events occur

An 82-year-old woman who was recently pronounced dead at a New York nursing home was later discovered to be alive by funeral home staff. This follows a similar incident in Iowa where a 66-year-old woman with early-onset dementia was declared dead by a nurse, only to be found gasping for…

The Conversation

Popular medication may increase risk of dementia, new research suggests

Speak to your doctor if you are worried about the effects of your medication

Nottingham Post

One daily social practice could help stave off dementia

A new study finds that socially isolated adults are 28 percent more susceptible to dementia than those with a strong, consistent social network.

Inverse

Naughty Boy says first years after mum's dementia diagnosis were 'most difficult'

The 42-year-old put his career on hold when beloved mum Zahida, 68, suffered a stroke after a fall in 2017, which led to vascular dementia

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Post-Brexit rules leave British woman with Alzheimer’s facing removal from Sweden

Bed-bound Kathleen Poole, 74, who lives in a dementia care home, has been unable to complete required paperwork

Salon

The marriage conundrum: Is it healthier?

Why are married people bound to live healthier, longer lives?

The Guardian - AU

Caring for a partner with dementia takes a heavy toll. Try holding on to the moments of joy

A two-sided approach of acknowledging the negatives while searching for pockets of happiness may help

Daily Record

Taking prescribed sleeping medication may mean you're more likely to develop the condition, according to scientists.

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Irish Mirror

New research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease discovered that white people had a 79 per cent higher risk of developing dementia when on sleeping medication.

Chicago Sun-Times

In HBO special, Marc Maron gets laughs from the most somber of subjects

Comedian touches on abortion, dementia and death in contemplative new show ‘From Bleak to Dark.’

AAP

Ex-teacher accused of molesting four boys avoids trial

A 91-year-old former primary school teacher accused of sexually abusing four boys in the 1960s is now unfit to stand trial due to severe dementia.

Tribune News Service

Richard Marcus, the last founding family member to run Neiman Marcus, dies at 84

Richard Cantrell Marcus, who as the last founding family member to run Dallas-based Neiman Marcus led the company at a time of a major expansion outside Texas, died Saturday at his home in Austin from complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago investment adviser charged with stealing $683,000 from clients, including 2 men with dementia

David S. Wells, 32, is accused of telling clients he would invest their money in publicly traded companies but spending it on himself and losing the rest on risky trades.

Daily Record

Dementia warning as divorced and single people at highest risk of disease

Spouses who get married and stay married - without any breaks - are less likely to develop dementia than anyone else.

The Independent UK

Barbara Windsor’s legacy is about dementia — not her ‘bra flying off’

Scott Mitchell and EastEnders stars will remember Dame Barbara when they run the TCS London Marathon on April 23 for dementia research funding

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