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The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

Dementia numbers hit record high – here’s the warning signs you need to know

England has one of the highest dementia diagnosis rates in the world

The Independent UK

Dementia diagnoses in England hit a record high, NHS data reveals

Diagnosis rates recovering after slump during pandemic with figures close to hitting national target

The Independent UK

Record numbers of people in England given dementia diagnosis in past year

NHS data also shows diagnosis rate misses target and remains below pre-pandemic levels

The Guardian - UK

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Up to 100,000 may have undiagnosed forms of dementia in England

NHS figures show underdiagnosis of Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementias

The Guardian - UK

Does Medicare pay for dementia care? Here's what coverage you can expect for treatments and therapies

Medicare and Medicare Advantage provide some coverage for dementia, beginning with the diagnosis.

Fortune

Maintaining Blood Pressure Below 120 mmHg Protects From Late-Life Dementia: Study

The study revealed that lowering systolic blood pressure below the clinically safe threshold of 120 mmHg over time may slightly reduce an individual's risk of developing dementia, particularly among Black and Latino groups.

Medical Daily

Actor James B. Sikking, Known For Lt. Howard Hunter, Dies.

Renowned actor James B. Sikking, known for 'Hill Street Blues,' passes away at 90 due to Dementia. His versatile career spanned TV, film, and stage.

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‘The grief and loss is hard to bear’: the cruelty of Alzheimer’s disease

Letter: Readers respond to Michael Aylwin’s article about his wife’s dementia

The Guardian - UK

Errol Dixon: Police officer who broke Black pensioner’s nose may face criminal charges

Exclusive: Errol Dixon, 72, who has mild dementia and cancer, was stopped in his car by police officers in south London on 13 September 2021

The Independent UK

Novo Nordisk Stock Pops After Weight-Loss Drug Cuts Dementia Risk In Yearlong Study

Novo Nordisk stock popped Friday after a study showed its diabetes and weight-loss drug could lower the risk of developing dementia.

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UK needs Covid-style push on dementia drugs, says ex-head of vaccine taskforce

Kate Bingham says ageing population means tackling dementia must be treated as economic imperative

The Guardian - UK

Sir Alex Ferguson creates surprising Euros playlist in aid of dementia charity

The former Manchester United manager selected songs including ‘It’s All in the Game’ by Nat King Cole

The Independent UK

Dementia crisis puts New Zealand v England ‘collision’ in perspective

The death of the Māori All Black Billy Guyton has concentrated minds, with researchers racing to find answers

The Guardian - UK

‘It comes for your very soul’: how Alzheimer’s undid my dazzling, creative wife in her 40s

The long read: By the time my wife got a diagnosis, her long and harrowing deterioration had already begun. By the end, I was in awe of her

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Fortune

Struggling with money? It could be an early warning sign of dementia

One economist told Fortune it was “exciting” to have research confirm what doctors have long known.

The Independent UK

Healthy childhood diet keeps dementia away, scientists say

Researchers recommend long-term diet from childhood including leafy green vegetables, beans, whole fruits, and whole grains

The Guardian - UK

Healthy childhood diet can ‘keep mind sharp into 70s’ and ward off dementia

Study is first to track people at different time points in life and finds close link between nutrition and cognitive ability

The Independent UK

Heart health could be biggest risk factor for future dementia rates – study

An estimated 944,000 people in the UK live with dementia.

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The Notebook actor Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer’s disease, says son

Rowlands, 94, who played an Alzheimer’s patient in son’s 2004 film, is in ‘full dementia’, says Nick Cassavetes

The Independent UK

The Notebook star Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer’s: ‘We lived it, she acted it and now it’s on us’

Rowlands portrayed the older version of Rachel McAdams’s Allie, who dies after suffering from the same disease

The Independent UK

Rare genetic mutation ‘could help stave off early-onset Alzheimer’s’

Researchers found the ‘Christchurch’ gene to have a protective effect in people who are at very high risk of developing the disease.

The Independent UK

Drugs for enlarged prostate ‘may protect against common form of dementia’

The ‘promising’ medicines have the potential to greatly reduce effects of the progressive disorder, researchers say.

The Texas Tribune

An East Texas town wants to revolutionize how the state cares for people living with memory loss

The ambitious project has won a federal grant. But the Texas Legislature has not yet given its blessing, a crucial step to move the facility forward.

The Guardian - UK

The loneliness trap: it is said to be as bad as smoking. So will it shorten my lifespan?

Lonely people are more likely to get heart disease, strokes, anxiety, depression, dementia … Add it all up, and they’re 26% more likely to die early. How do you avoid joining the unhappy millions?

Medical Daily

Delivering Low Birth Weight Babies May Heighten Women's Risk Of Dementia

Individuals who give birth to infants weighing less than 5.5 pounds are at a higher risk of experiencing memory and cognitive problems later in life, in contrast to those who deliver infants without low birth weight, a recent study revealed.

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