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Dementia checklist: Warning signs to look out for including acting aggressively

One in four people who suffer with dementia showed symptoms over two years before diagnosis, a new study claims. The Alzheimer’s Society has released a checklist to assess how likely you are to develop dementia.

Daily Mirror

Dancing good for the heart and good for the brain, as exercise, socialising help reduce dementia risk

Over the past decade, individuals have become acutely aware of the large number of people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and the things we can do to prevent it.

ABC News

Edinburgh woman gave up office job of 30 years to start brand new career as carer

Speaking about her change of career, Katrina explained she had worked in an office role for over three decades until both of her parents were diagnosed with dementia.

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Edinburgh financial advisor embezzled £170k from vulnerable OAP with dementia

Gordon Couch, 57, admitted levying £197-an-hour fees on vulnerable Marjorie Stewart in the years before she died aged 91 at the Edinburgh Sheriff Court this week.

Edinburgh Live

Carl Hayman: ‘I was a commodity in rugby. Now I’m paying the price’

Carl Hayman and Kiko Matthews’ lives have been completely changed by his dementia diagnosis and the family are searching for answers amid rugby’s deepening brain injury crisis

The Guardian - UK

Brookside star talks about 'larger than life' dad who died from rare disease

Paula's dad, Michael, died in 2012 after a long battle with a rare form of dementia

Liverpool Echo

Scots swindler embezzled £170k from elderly widow suffering dementia

Financial advisor Gordon Couch exploited frail Marjorie Stewart and embezzled £170,000 from her fortune before and after she died.

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Travel-therapy can provide real mental health and well being benefits: Study

A new cross-disciplinary paper from Edith Cowan University (ECU) proposes we change the way we view tourism, seeing it not just as a recreational experience but as an industry that can provide real health benefits.

Dynamite News

Alzheimer’s Society link key to helping former rugby players with dementia – RPA

The Rugby Players’ Association is one of four professional sports organisations to have set up a partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society.

The Independent UK

People with dementia cannot wait for a National Care Service, charity warns

Alzheimer Scotland has warned that those living with dementia “do not have the time” to wait years for the improvements a National Care Service…

The National (Scotland)

Little-known first dementia symptoms - hearing loss to vision problems

Getting a diagnosis of dementia can give you a better understanding of the condition and what to expect. Timely diagnosis can also help you make important decisions about treatment, support and care

Daily Mirror

Cognition Therapeutics Begins Mid-Stage Study Of Neurological Disorder Candidate

Cognition Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CGTX) dosed first patient in the SHIMMER study of lead drug CT1812, an experimental, orally delivered small molecule therapeutic intended to address the underlying biology of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB).

Benzinga

Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing dementia risks

More than 55 million people worldwide are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. And women are likely to be twice as affected by dementia as men.

Tribune News Service

‘Our happy place’: family of boy with dementia keep up Glastonbury streak

Harley Bond, nine, whose condition limits his ability to walk and talk, has not missed festival since he was born

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Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Wales confirm approach for coach and All Blacks superstar tells of dementia

The latest rugby news headlines from Wales and beyond

Zenger

Obesity Risks: Children Who Are Overweight ‘More Prone To Alzheimer’s Decades Later’

The finding is based on more than 1,200 people tracked for over 30 years.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dear Abby: I can’t take care of new roommate who has dementia

The man’s condition didn’t become evident until after he moved in, and he’s estranged from his family.

Daily Record

Scots ex-wife of accused £212k embezzler 'went to cops after he joined dating app'

Kerry Lipton gave evidence against Gordon Couch who is accused of making off with fortune of Edinburgh widow who battled dementia

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Daily Record

Missing Edinburgh man found 'safe and well' following frantic police search

Niall Sandilands, 60, vanished from Craigour Crescent last night, with concerns initially growing for his welfare.

Wales Online

Obese children are more prone to dementia in later life

The finding is based on more than 1,200 people tracked for over 30 years - starting when they were at school

Wales Online

One lifestyle change could cut dementia risk by fifth, say scientists

Globally, more than 55 million people have dementia with 10 million new cases diagnosed every year

The Guardian - UK

Rugby’s dementia stand-off: ‘They ignore it. It’s just deny until you die’

Former All Black Geoff Old and his wife, Irene, are struggling to get the condition taken seriously by the game’s authorities

Liverpool Echo

Life in the tiny, picturesque village where 'everyone knows one another by sight'

The sleepy village is home to around 300 people

Liverpool Echo

'Wonderful' moment teen saw grandad smiling at iPad

Abdul Wase, 18, helped created an app with National Museums Liverpool

ABC News

West Australian aged care visitor limits expected to remain for some time, despite COVID-19 restrictions easing

Brian Ridge has been able to maintain the special bond he has with his wife, Denise Brown, but strict visitor limits in West Australian aged care homes are creating heartache for larger families — and they are expected to remain in place for some time to protect our most vulnerable.

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