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Covid-19 found to increase risk of dementia, seizures and other brain conditions

New diagnoses of disorders remain more common two years after Covid-19 than after other respiratory infections.

Daily Record

Callous Scots son left dementia mum with no food or heating after stealing savings

Gordon Stewart was left in charge of 94-year-old mum Mary's finances after she fell ill but soon began using the pensioner's finances for his own ends.

Daily Record

‘I dressed my colostomy bag as Boris Johnson’: the standups unleashing comedy on life-threatening disease

From bowel cancer to Parkinson’s and dementia, the Edinburgh fringe is full of jokes about serious illness. What’s in it for the comedians – and their audiences?

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Stop drinking, keep reading, look after your hearing: a neurologist’s tips for fighting memory loss and Alzheimer’s

When does forgetfulness become something more serious? And how can we delay or even prevent that change? We talk to brain expert Richard Restak

The Guardian - UK

One fruit could cut dementia risks and make you live 'five years longer'

Snacking on grapes could also reduce the risk of fatty liver disease.

Daily Record

World Alzheimer’s Month: When is it and what is the theme this year?

Everything you need to know about Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Evening Standard

Eating grapes can ward off dementia and extend your life by five years, study finds

The fruit can also lessen the risk of developing fatty liver disease

The Independent UK

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Grandad who 'wasn't himself' after falling off ladder thought he had dementia

Doug Jones started to experience symptoms such forgetfulness and acting out of character

Liverpool Echo

How to lower your dementia risk - easy activities to do at home to boost your brain

Although getting older is one of the biggest risk factors when it comes to dementia, research has shown there are a number of things a person can do to help reduce their risk

Daily Mirror

Johnson announces dementia mission in memory of Dame Barbara Windsor

The Carry on and EastEnders star campaigned to raise awareness after being diagnosed with the disease.

The Independent UK

Tributes paid to NI dementia campaigner who 'worked tirelessly' to help others

Liz Cunningham 'worked tirelessly with us to raise awareness of dementia and the help and support we offer to people living with it'

Belfast Live

Warning to people with dementia amid 'extreme heat'

"People should enjoy the nice weather, but high temperatures can lead to severe health problems"

Liverpool Echo

Recap Of Thursday's Biotech Catalysts - End Of the Day Summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the Menarini Group and Radius Health’s (NASDAQ:RDUS), New Drug Application (NDA) for elacestrant for patients with ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer. The agency has granted Priority Review designation and assigned a target action date of February 17, 2023. Radius Health…

Benzinga

Police 'very concerned' for missing Ayrshire man with dementia

The 65-year-old was last seen at his house in Irvine around 7.30am, with his family 'very concerned' for his welfare.

Daily Record

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Federal Judge Holds Illinois Prison System in Contempt for Inadequate Medical Care

A court monitor's report found evidence of neglect and abuse of dementia patients, including signing "do not resuscitate" orders that they could not understand.

Daily Record

Dementia risk could be lowered by everyday exercise and habits from walking to crafting

Research has looked at how mental, physical and social pursuits affect dementia prevention.

The Independent UK

Jurors deliberate in trial of pensioner accused of killing baby in crash

Shelagh Robertson has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity as she had undiagnosed dementia at the time of the accident.

The Independent UK

Reading, doing yoga and spending time with family ‘may lower dementia risk’

According to the study, those who engaged in leisure activities had a 17% lower risk of developing dementia than those who did not.

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The Independent UK

Jury to begin deliberations in trial of pensioner over crash that killed baby

Shelagh Robertson, 75, was driving home from a shopping trip to Tesco.

Manchester Evening News

Dementia sufferer evicted from care home after ‘evil’ granddaughter stole £45,000 and left her with nothing

Carrie Chadwick used the money to feed her gambling addiction, order takeaways and go shopping

Nottingham Post

Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure receives honorary degree from University of Nottingham

She has become a doctor of letters

The Guardian - AU

What happened after a grandma with dementia went viral: ‘I get the trolling – I didn’t enjoy it’

In lockdown, a video of an Australian woman known as ‘Oma’ was watched 100m times and shown on US talkshows. Her son and director of documentary Everybody’s Oma reflects on what happened next

The Independent UK

Police officer jailed for laughing when colleague broke woman with dementia’s arm in violent arrest

Daria Jalali was sentenced on Friday to 45 days in jail and three years of probation for failing to intervene in the arrest of Karen Garner

The Independent UK

Pensioner on trial for crash that killed baby ‘had worsening dementia’

Shelagh Robertson, 75, denies causing the infant’s death by careless driving.

Daily Record

Foul-mouthed Scots nurse who faked dementia patient care records suspended by watchdog

Elizabeth Claire Mcallister was found to have exposed residents in her care to a “significant risk of unwarranted harm” during shifts at Whitefield Lodge Care Home in Lennoxtown, Glasgow.

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