Barbara Windsor’s widower says Alzheimer’s ‘robs you of loved ones’ The EastEnders and Carry On actress was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2014 and died in 2020 aged 83. Evening Standard · Sep 21
Families provide dementia care. Why must they also be the air traffic controllers of the system? Canada’s dementia strategies emphasize helping people live well at home for as long as possible. But for many people living with dementia, remaining at home relies almost entirely on the unpaid labour, financial sacrifices and persistence of family caregivers. The Conversation · Sep 21
Carers face dementia toll but there's 'joy to be had' Australians caring for loved ones with dementia are paying a steep price, with a national survey exposing how the disease impacts both patients and carers. AAP · Sep 20
Netizens Claim Donald Trump's 'Rambling' Speech Showed Clear Signs of Dementia Donald Trump revived his electric-boat and shark anecdote at a White House dinner, prompting fresh online health speculation despite his physician's latest assessment. International Business Times UK · Sep 20
Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy as you age Learning another language is a highly complex mental activity. It requires people to remember words, distinguish unfamiliar sounds, recognize patterns, work out grammatical rules and retrieve the right expression at the right moment. All of this happens while listening, interpreting and preparing a response. The Conversation · Sep 18
Meet Myreen Ahsan, the Friendswood 8th-grader who screened over 10 million drug-like molecules In a remarkable achievement, eighth-grader Myreen Ahsan has successfully screened over ten million drug molecules using artificial intelligence in her research targeting treatments for frontotemporal dementia. This groundbreaking project has not only showcased her innovative skills but also secured her position as a national finalist in a prestigious science competition.… The Times of India · Sep 17
The oral condition that could increase dementia risk by over 50 per cent Chronic inflammation across the whole body could be triggering both dementia and poor oral health The Independent UK · Sep 17
7 Shocking Ways Loneliness Can Affect Older Adults A quiet home does not always mean a peaceful life. For many older adults, fewer visitors, empty rooms and long days without meaningful conversation can slowly turn into loneliness. What makes the problem harder to notice is that loneliness does not always look like sadness. An elderly person may continue… MyLifeXP · Sep 17
Dementia Patient Believed Donald Trump Was Personally Messaging Him — Then Gave Over $80K to Political Causes An Arizona man with dementia donated more than $80,000 through WinRed after mistaking political messages for personal communications from Donald Trump, his family said. International Business Times UK · Sep 16
Scientists create mice with part-human brains Researchers hope to shed light on conditions such as schizophrenia, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability and rare forms of dementia The Guardian - UK · Sep 16
Tony Christie reveals doctors advised music and singing for his dementia diagnosis ‘(Is This The Way To) Amarillo’ singer was diagnosed with dementia in 2023 The Independent UK · Sep 16
Tony Christie says doctors told him being a singer would ease dementia impact The musician was diagnosed with the condition three years ago. Evening Standard · Sep 15
Trump Accused of 'Dementia' After Posting Identical Truth Social Messages Just Days Apart Amid Concern Near-identical Truth Social posts and footage from a 9/11 ceremony have sparked renewed online speculation about Donald Trump's health, although no diagnosis of dementia has been confirmed. International Business Times UK · Sep 15
Medical Daily · Sep 15 Statins, Iron Pills, and Dementia Drugs Lead 24 Medication Chains Where a Side Effect May Prompt Another Prescription A BMJ study of 2.3 million older adults in Ontario flagged 24 drug chains where a side effect may lead to another prescription. What families should ask.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15 Researchers warn social media driving harmful misuse of Alzheimer’s blood tests Exclusive: Screening if used alone risks leading people to believe they are inevitably going to develop dementia
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15 Sky gave my father the hard sell even though he has dementia He wanted to save money, but it insisted on selling costly packages and seemed not to accept ‘cancel’ as an option
Euronews · Sep 15 From bedtime stories to book clubs: Reading protects your brain for life Reading for pleasure isn't just enjoyable, new research suggests it could also boost brain health and lower dementia risk.
The Independent UK · Sep 14 The common hobby that could reduce your risk of developing dementia Scientists found that reading can boost mental health and academic performance
Medical Daily · Sep 14 Sept 11 Responders Developing Dementia Find It Is Not on the Federal Program's Covered Conditions List Researchers link Ground Zero exposure to early dementia, but the World Trade Center Health Program does not cover it. How conditions are added.
Evening Standard · Sep 13 Succession’s Brian Cox calls on government to bolster NHS for dementia treatment Alzheimer’s Research UK has launched the Ready for a Cure campaign and petition.
The Conversation · Sep 13 What are statins? And can healthy people use them to prevent heart disease and dementia? Every month, around 2.7 million Australians have a statin dispensed to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke.
International Business Times UK · Sep 12 Bruce Willis Health Update: Emma Heming Willis Shares Family Is in a 'Constant State of Grief' Emma Heming Willis has described her family's ongoing grief while caring for Bruce Willis and called for more accurate public understanding of frontotemporal dementia.
The Independent UK · Sep 12 Looking to lower your risk of Alzheimer’s? It doesn’t involve a blood test A diagnosis can help people with early-stage Alzheimer’s qualify for drugs
The Guardian - AU · Sep 11 Dementia patients warned off seeking home care in case Australia’s aged care algorithm cuts funding Exclusive: FoI documents show senior health officials were warned of concerns about assessment tool weeks after it launched