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Signs of dementia could be detected nine years ahead of diagnosis – new research

The findings could help select those suitable for clinical trials for new treatments.

The Independent UK

Vicky McClure on dementia: Downing St needs to be serious about creating change

The actress’s Our Dementia Choir have recently announced their debut charity single What’s Your Story?

The Independent UK

Scientists find common diabetes drug could reduce risk of Alzheimer’s

The study found that the medicine can also reduce bad cholesterol in the blood, lower blood pressure, and boost blood flow.

The Independent UK

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Not knowing what household objects are for is lesser-known symptom of dementia

Dementia can affect anyone in their later life, which over time can cause much devastation and pain for those involved. By identifying the early signs of the brain disease, treatment can be started to tackle the symptoms

Daily Mirror

Common diabetes drug could stave off dementia, study finds

TZDs have been found to increase oxygen supply to the brain

The Independent UK

Dementia in parts of Merseyside expected to rise by 40% as council aims for better care

By 2035, the number of residents living with dementia will increase by 2,000 in Wirral

Liverpool Echo

On #dementia TikTok, family caregivers find support and bring the disease to light

On TikTok, the hashtag "dementia" has 3 billion views. Caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias have been using the site to swap tips and share the burdens of life with dementia.

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How plants can be key to unlocking memories in dementia patients

Dementia patients are smelling and touching plants to engage and stimulate their brains, in a new pilot program at Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden.

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Gateshead dementia patient, 90, in 'extreme distress' at being told she'll be discharged from hospital to 'unsafe' home

Ivy Evelyn Wilkinson is scared that if she's discharged to her home she could be at serious risk of harm

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Cab crash sparked Barbara Windsor’s dementia, says husband

Dame Barbara Windsor’s widower Scott Mitchell traces her struggle with dementia back to a black cab ride gone wrong.

Evening Standard

Meditation could help protect from dementia, study suggests

‘Mental training that targets stress and attention regulation has the potential to improve both cognitive and emotional aspects of ageing,’ researcher says

The Independent UK

Touching family reason Vicky McClure founded Our Dementia Choir

The Nottingham actress revisits her acclaimed choir in the new BBC documentary series

Nottingham Post

Meditation could help protect from dementia, study suggests

‘Mental training that targets stress and attention regulation has the potential to improve both cognitive and emotional aspects of ageing,’ researcher says

The Independent UK

Drinking two pints a day associated with lower risk of dementia, claims study

By 2050, the number of individuals living with dementia globally is projected to increase to 152 million. Doing all you can to help reduce your risk of developing the brain degenerative condition is important, with a new study finding abstaining from alcohol may not be the answer

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The Independent UK

Age impacts risk of cancer and diabetes more than genetics, study finds

After a certain age, genetics play less of a role in determining whether you will get diseases like cancer, dementia or diabetes

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Study shows how getting your steps in can reduce risk of dementia by 50%

It may be time to pull out your step counters and start adding walking to your daily to-do lists. A recent U.K. study indicates taking 10,000 steps each day can help cut your risk of dementia by half.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: one hell of a dinner party in House of the Dragon

The Hightowers are squaring up against Westeros, plus Vicky McClure’s dementia choir prepare to record at Abbey Road studios. Here’s what to watch this evening

Salon

Why "age caps" can't fix democracy

Majorities seem to favor a startlingly anti-democratic solution that's probably worse than doing nothing at all

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Wales internationals among rugby league players launching brain injury legal claim for millions

They are taking action against the sport's authorities

Glasgow Live

Daughter sells dad's Glasgow flat and steals £13k after he's diagnosed with dementia

Catriona Anne Fitzsimmons is behind bars after embezzling thousands from her sick father when she was granted power of attorney over his affairs and moved him to an island

Newcastle Herald

Former Newcastle priest won't face claim due to advanced dementia

Kitchingman pleaded guilty to five charges of sexually abusing a North Coast Children's Home youth,

Daily Record

Scots daughter who embezzled thousands from her dementia-suffering dad jailed

Catriona Anne Fitzsimons stole £13,212 from Neil MacKinnon over 17 months after gaining control of his finances

Daily Mirror

Rugby League stars stricken by brain damage launch legal claim for millions

Ex Great Britain scrum-half Bobbie Goulding is among 75 rugby league stars launching a legal case against the Rugby Football League on Monday, joining 220 Rugby Union pros

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Those With Early Onset Dementia More Prone To Committing Suicide

People stricken by young onset dementia are up to seven times more likely to commit suicide, warns new research.

The Independent UK

Why walking speed is more important than hitting 10,000 steps per day

A faster pace showed positive outcomes for heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, over and above the total number of daily steps taken

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