The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

Dementia Australia calls for five-year funding commitment ahead of federal budget release

Dementia Australia says a growing number of people with dementia, which is soon expected to become the country's leading cause of death, means more funding and government support is needed.

ABC News · May 4, 2023

Britain's best carers will get chance to star in video for Tony Christie charity song

The singer is teaming up with the Music for Dementia campaign to release the song on Thank You Day – July 2 – which celebrates unsung heroes

Daily Mirror · May 3, 2023

Pushing technology and drugs to the limit in efforts to deal with dementia

Letters: Kate Lee and Prof John T O’Brien write about the Longitude Prize on Dementia, and Steve Iliffe says the benefits of new drugs may be overstated

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023

Daughter stole thousands from dementia-stricken dad leaving his bank account empty

Mum-of-three Linzi Pettigrew, from Winchburgh, was caught after she lied to her uncle Robin Pettigrew about using some of the cash to fill her dad’s fridge with food and he found it empty

Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023

Woman jailed for stealing £7000 from dementia-stricken father

The mum-of-three said she had been buying food but her father's fridge was empty

Daily Record · May 2, 2023

West Dunbartonshire aiming to become dementia friendly community

There are almost 1500 people in the area with the condition, and the council has backed calls for more education to be provided to residents.

Glasgow Live · May 1, 2023

Study: Slowing down in old age? It can be symptom of dementia

It is widely acknowledged that as we age, we lose muscle power and slow down, making ordinary movements like getting up, walking, and sitting more difficult. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 1, 2023

Edinburgh double killer dies in hospital after battle with dementia

Andrew Fisher murdered his wife in 1990 and spent 11 years of a life sentence behind bars before being released in 2001. He was again detained following the killing of another murderer in an Edinburgh flat in 2013.

Edinburgh Live · May 1, 2023

Scots double killer dies in Carstairs 30 years after murdering wife

Andrew Fisher, who murdered his wife in 1990, died on Friday following a battle with dementia.

Daily Record · May 1, 2023

Dubbo's Sing Out Choir for people with dementia holds first major concert

A music program that's "just like a party" is changing moods and improving the language skills of people with dementia.

ABC News · Apr 30, 2023