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£20m initiative to tackle ‘historically low’ numbers in dementia clinical trials

The Dementia Trials Accelerator will allow ‘tens of thousands’ to take part in trials.

The Independent UK

Dorset care home latest: Three found dead and four in hospital after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

Four residents of Gainsborough Care Home taken to hospital and others – some thought to have dementia – moved to nearby church

The Independent UK

These Dementia-Friendly Places Welcome Alzheimer's Patients

Dementia-friendly towns, restaurants and cruises can improve the lives of people with dementia by offering experiences that ease their isolation.

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New Alzheimer’s drugs should be available on NHS, says patient’s wife

New disease-modifying drugs work best when they are given to patients in the early stages of the disease.

Evening Standard

Alzheimer’s drug rejected for widespread use by NHS spending watchdog

Donanemab is a so-called disease-modifying treatment.

Evening Standard

Texas Supreme Court justice’s oversight of trust belonging to millionaire with dementia raises ethics concerns

Despite objections from her family, John Devine oversees the trust of Elvie Kingston, a clear violation of Texas’ judicial ethics rules, experts said. His wife is also her legal guardian.

The Texas Tribune

Scottish judge calls for compulsory tests for over-80 drivers after fatal crash

Edith Duncan, who was 91 and had dementia, held full licence at time of crash that killed three-year-old boy

The Guardian - UK

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Boomer Shocked by Eviction Notice, Discovers Husband with Dementia Hasn't Paid Bills in Three Years

After seeing how life insurance financially assisted his mom when her husband was diagnosed with dementia, a man decided to purchase his own policy to protect his family.

International Business Times UK

Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out

Research at the Francis Crick Institute could lead to new drugs to counter progress of diseases like Alzheimer’s

The Guardian - UK

Cognitive decline in parents: Ignorance is not bliss

For most of us, the thought of cognitive decline, particularly dementia, affecting our loved ones is often terrifying. Studies estimate that close to 9 million Indians over the age of 60 have dementia. The WHO found that between 60 and 70 per cent of these cases are due to Alzheimer’s…

The Times of India

Dad with dementia performed this miracle at his daughter's wedding; video goes viral!

A wedding video is going viral on social media and we can't stop holding our tears back. The heart touching video is of a father and daughter. The video has been viewed over 6 million times in less than a day!

The Times of India

Researchers investigating if drugs can be repurposed to combat dementia

Developing new medications for diseases like Alzheimer’s can be very expensive, and take a long time.

The Independent UK

What are the main types of dementia? As new technique could ‘revolutionise’ how disease is diagnosed

Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia and frontotemporal dementia are the four main types.

The Independent UK

New breakthrough laser test could detect different types of dementia in seconds

Diagnosing dementia can take more than two years with current tools

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Ex-Citibank Worker Gets 16-Month Jail Sentence After Stealing $166K From 79-Year-Old With Dementia

Juan Velez, a Citibank personal banker in New York City, was sentenced to six months after admitting to stealing $150,000 from an elderly client with dementia.

The Guardian - UK

Lawyer leading brain injury lawsuit under investigation over player recruitment

The former Wasps prop Will Green accuses Rylands Garth firm of pressuring him to lie about having dementia

The Conversation

Music and dementia: researchers are still making discoveries about how songs can help sufferers

Music is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. Whether it’s lifting our spirits, pushing us to run faster or soothing us to sleep, we can all recognise its power. So it’s no wonder it is increasingly being used in medical treatment.

AAP

Trial set for cop charged over grandma's taser death

A NSW police officer has denied unlawfully killing a 95-year-old woman with dementia, who was tasered while holding a knife.

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Demi Moore shares new update about ex Bruce Willis’ health amid dementia battle

Willis’s family first revealed in March 2023 that he had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia

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Demi Moore says ex Bruce Willis is 'stable'

Hollywood actress Demi Moore has revealed her ex-husband Bruce Willis is "stable" in his battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and she's now in "real deep acceptance" of her former partner's condition.

The Independent UK

For people with dementia, smell could be the key to peace

‘Smell therapy’ is booming within care homes, with experts suggesting that artificial scents can reawaken memories in those with forms of neurodegenerative disease. Elizabeth McCafferty meets the people using aromas to spark joy

The National (Scotland)

Chance for Scotland to lead with Alzheimer’s treatment

SCOTLAND has a “golden opportunity” to lead the way in dementia care if the NHS is given the go-ahead to use a new kind of treatment.

The Times of India

Elderly care: Are you ignoring these early warning signs of dementia in seniors?

Dementia is a decline in cognitive function that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. While it is not a normal part of aging, it becomes more common as people grow older. The early signs of dementia can be subtle and may go unnoticed for some time, often dismissed as natural forgetfulness…

AAP

Action needed as Australia's dementia deaths surge

Dementia Australia says urgent preventative action is needed to tackle the incurable disease, the second-highest cause of death in the nation in 2023.

The Guardian - UK

AI glasses to anticipating falls: firms vie to win £1m for dementia technology

Longitude prize will give one of five finalists money towards creating an innovation for independent living

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