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British couple plan to die in double ‘suicide capsule’ at Swiss clinic

Peter and Christine Scott, from Suffolk, made the decision after she was recently diagnosed with early-stage vascular dementia

Evening Standard

Excessive Light Pollution At Night Linked To Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Exposure to outdoor light after dark could increase the prevalence of dementia more than many other risk factors.

Zenger

Treating eyesight issues could prevent one in five dementia cases, study finds

Up to 19% of dementia cases in older people could be attributed to vision impairments, research suggests

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How much does aging affect mental acuity? It’s debatable

I cringed recently while driving to the clinic where I specialize in geriatric medicine when I heard a young radio announcer refer to old people as “wiggy,” a pejorative for wacky.

The Conversation

Picking your nose could contribute to risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

A letter citing 10 studies, published by the American Journal of the Medical Sciences, says picking your nose could increase risk of dementia

The Independent UK

Woman, 86, told she no longer has to repay £13,000 in benefits in DWP U-turn

Exclusive: Case of Sia Kasparis, who has dementia, had been highlighted in Guardian investigation into unpaid care

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Research shows diabetes drug could reduce dementia risk. Here’s how the two diseases may be linked

A Korean study published recently suggests people with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed a particular class of drug might be at a significantly lower risk of dementia.

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Dementia diagnosis could delay trial of New Orleans priest accused of rape

Attorneys for Lawrence Hecker, charged with raping teen in 1975, urge judge to declare him incompetent to stand trial

The Guardian - US

Don’t Forget to Remember review – art, identity and the slow disintegration of dementia

This elegiac Irish film documents the relationship between street artist Asbestos and his mother, and the public art project he makes to help process his grief

The Guardian - UK

Type 2 diabetes drug associated with 35% lower risk of dementia, study finds

Large Korean study suggests sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, may lower the risk of dementia

The Guardian - UK

Drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes linked to lower dementia risk – study

Researchers said trials are needed to confirm their findings.

The Independent UK

Diabetes drug ‘may lower risk of developing dementia’

Huge potential for research into drugs that can be repurposed to treat dementia and Alzheimer’s, say experts

The Independent UK

How to Plan Ahead After a Loved One's Dementia Diagnosis

Financial, medical and safety preparations can ease the burden for caregivers while ensuring your loved one receives their preferred care.

Kiplinger

Scientists to use AI and 1.6 million brain scans for earlier and more accurate dementia diagnoses

Researchers in Scotland are hopeful they can use machine learning to detect signs of dementia much earlier than is currently possible.

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The Guardian - UK

Scientists to use AI to analyse 1.6m brain scans to develop tool predicting dementia risk

Researchers will use artificial intelligence to match image data of patients from Scotland with linked health records

The Independent UK

Experts analyse brain scans in bid to develop tool to predict dementia risk

The group will study hundreds of thousands of CT and MRI scans using AI.

The Guardian - AU

How do you best choose an Australian aged care facility and what do the star ratings mean?

Experts have questioned why so few homes are rated substandard, given the commission found one in three residents experience neglect, abuse or poor care

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Trump’s nephew insists former president is showing signs of ‘dementia’ like his grandfather

Fred Trump has endorsed Kamala Harris for president

The Guardian - UK

Love Beyond review – powerful story of dementia plays out like a thriller

Glasgow-based Singaporean d/Deaf writer and actor Ramesh Meyyappan is Harry, who is trying to piece together his life story like an existential detective

The Guardian - UK

London woman’s death after eating laundry pods prompts coroner’s warning

Elizabeth Van Der-Drift, 93, who had dementia, may have mistaken capsules for sweets due to their bright packaging

Evening Standard

Pensioner with dementia died after eating laundry detergent tablet she accidentally believed was a sweet

Elizabeth Van Der-Drift died after eating a washing tablet she believed was a sweet

The Guardian - UK

Dementia: five charts that help explain Britain’s biggest killer

From a diagnosis lottery to a spiralling bill we look at the UK’s battle with the disease

The Guardian - UK

Low psychological wellbeing may raise risk of dementia, study suggests

Lacking life purpose and growth opportunities may raise risk of mild cognitive impairment, a frequent precursor of dementia

The Conversation

Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia?

There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from a fast-food chain, to a resident living with dementia. The man had such strict food preferences he was refusing to eat anything at meals except a…

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