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‘Catastrophic’ fears: health staff made lists of concerning cases days after Australia’s aged care funding tool launch

Exclusive: Documents reveal assessors’ grave fears if client needs are underestimated by tool that can’t be overridden

The Guardian - AU

Care home nurse who claimed dementia resident did not need a birthday cake struck off

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Care home nurse struck off after saying resident with dementia did not need birthday cake

Rossitsa Petkova was found guilty of misconduct and has been banned from the profession

The Independent UK

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Structured Coaching Improved Cognition 55 Percent More Than General Advice in a Latin American Dementia Trial

A Lancet trial of 1,065 older adults across 11 Latin American countries found that structured lifestyle coaching improved cognition by 55%.

Medical Daily

Eating a handful of nuts each day is linked with lower risk of high blood pressure, our research shows

More than 1.4 billion people worldwide live with high blood pressure (hypertension). It’s the single biggest metabolic risk factor for early death – driving diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure and dementia.

The Conversation

Bacon, Hot Dogs and Deli Meat Keep Showing Up in Dementia Research — Here’s What Scientists Have Found

When most people sit down for a traditional weekend breakfast featuring crisp bacon or pack a quick deli turkey sandwich for a weekday lunch, thoughts rarely drift toward long-term neurological health. These convenient, savory meats are staples of modern convenience culture, appearing on diner menus and kitchen tables across the…

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Inside the brain: Rethinking the mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. For many years, researchers believed that its main cause was a buildup of toxic proteins. But recent findings suggest that the problem may have another origin, specifically in the bloodstream.

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Trump Fuels Dementia Rumours With Bizarre Truth Social Spree: 'The Dementia Is in Full Force'

Donald Trump's recent Truth Social posts have sparked renewed speculation about his cognitive health, with critics alleging signs of dementia despite no medical evidence supporting these claims.

International Business Times UK

A recipe for brain health? Cooking once a week may lower dementia risk

A six-year Japanese study of 10,978 adults aged 65 and above found that those who cooked at home at least once a week had a lower risk of dementia requiring long-term care. The risk was 23% lower among men and 27% lower among women, while the association rose to 67%…

The Economic Times

Alzheimer’s trial to test drug on people without symptoms to see if it can be prevented

Healthy middle-aged people deemed to be at higher risk of developing condition among those eligible to participate

The Guardian - UK

Reaching 90 Without Dementia Doesn't Mean You're In The Clear, Study Finds As Risk Continues Into Old Age

Reaching 90 without dementia does not eliminate the risk, with genetics, sex and brain changes still shaping cognitive health in very old age.

Medical Daily

Former Wales captain Ryan Jones reveals ‘biggest fear’ after dementia diagnosis

Jones revealed that he had been diagnosed with early onset dementia in 2022

The Independent UK

‘If you can’t understand what sex is, it’s irrelevant if you seem to be enjoying it’: how Queen at Sea upended the dementia drama

Lance Hammer’s first film in 18 years is a heart-wrenching masterpiece about family, mental decline and sexual consent. He and supporting actor Juliette Binoche discuss how they brought unabashed realism to a condition rarely seen on screen

The Guardian - UK

'You saw nothing': aged care nurse assaulted six patients in Hunter dementia ward

The 22-year-old twisted the genitals and nipples of elderly residents.

Newcastle Herald

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Intensive Blood Pressure Control Cut Dementia Cases 15 Percent Over Seven Years in a Large Village Trial

A seven year trial in 326 rural Chinese villages found intensive blood pressure control lowered dementia risk by 15 percent versus usual care.

Woman & Home

Suranne Jones among campaigners for ‘bold and ambitious’ strategy to help dementia patients facing ‘months of delays’ for diagnosis

The actress was joined by fellow celebrity Alzheimer's Society ambassadors to appeal to Number 10 to improve waiting times for diagnosis of the condition

The Economic Times

India must strengthen dementia ecosystem as population ages: Tata Trusts

India faces a growing dementia population, requiring a collaborative care ecosystem. Experts emphasise building shared understanding and support for individuals and caregivers. Early detection is crucial, but it needs to be part of a larger system. The nation needs more dementia care centers and community involvement. Addressing modifiable risk factors…

Medical Daily

Daily Statin Cut Major Heart Events 30 Percent in Adults Over 70 but Independence Was Unchanged

A trial in 9,971 adults aged 70 and older found atorvastatin cut major cardiovascular events 30 percent but did not extend disability free survival.

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International Business Times UK

Trump Health Clips Spark Dementia Claims From Psychologist as White House Doctor Insists He's Fine

A forensic psychologist's viral clips have sparked fresh claims of dementia and stroke in Donald Trump, but the president's White House doctor says he is in excellent health.

Times Life

What Your Deep Sleep Cycles Reveal About Brain Health, Memory, and Cognitive Aging

The Brain's Cleaning Shift Only Runs at NightDuring deep sleep, specifically the slow-wave stage that dominates the first half of the night, your brain activates a waste-clearance system called the glymphatic network. Cerebrospinal fluid pulses through channels around your neurons, flushing out metabolic byproducts that build up during waking hours.…

The Independent UK

Jon Snow leads dementia campaign demanding faster diagnosis as half wait more than six months

Jon Snow was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s back in 2023

Times Life

6 Ways Chronic Pollution Exposure in Indian Cities Is Accelerating Neurological Decline

1. Fine particulate matter crosses the blood-brain barrierPM2.5 particles, the ultrafine pollutants that define Delhi's winter smog, are small enough to pass directly from the lungs into the bloodstream and from there into the brain. A 2023 study published in The Lancet Planetary Health found that long-term exposure to PM2.5…

Medical Daily

A Brain Cyst Faked Dementia in a 71-Year-Old Woman and the Standard Memory Test Missed It

A Japanese team reversed a patient's gait and thinking decline by opening a brain cyst that had convincingly mimicked untreatable dementia.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Shows 'Post-Stroke Behaviour' and Dementia Signs in Surfacing Clips, Psychologist Claims

A clinical psychologist's viral breakdown of recent Donald Trump clips has reignited questions over the US President's health, despite his doctor insisting he is in 'excellent' condition.

The Guardian - UK

Statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, long-term study suggests

The cholesterol-busting drugs are more effective the earlier in life they are taken, 15-year research project indicates

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