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Death notices and funeral announcements from Nottingham Post this week

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Nottingham Post

Michael Mosley sheds light on how reading can 'protect against dementia'

He encourages people to take part in what he calls 'leisure reading'.

Daily Record

Model trains helping people with dementia at Sunshine Coast aged care home

Childhood memories of cane trains come rushing back for Sunshine Coast Allan Lenham when he sees a model railway in action at his nursing home, a project set in motion to keep residents engaged.

ABC News

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Health: Eating more ultra-processed foods is associated with risk of dementia

Unprocessed or minimally processed foods were found to be related with a lower risk when ultra-processed foods were substituted in a person's diet, according to researchers. Full story on Dynamite News:

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Hospices have become big business for private equity firms, raising concerns about end-of-life care

Hospice care, once provided primarily by nonprofit agencies, has seen a remarkable shift over the past decade, with more than two-thirds of hospices nationwide now operating as for-profit entities. The ability to turn a quick profit in caring for people in their last days of life is attracting a new…

Tribune News Service

Glasgow Alzheimer's death rate one of the highest in the country

Cases of the disease are rising, and Alzheimer Scotland have warned that patients are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19, making it a public health priority.

Glasgow Live

Dementia calculator shows if you're at risk of the illness in next five years

Scientists have developed a calculator which can predict if your risk of developing dementia in the next five years.

Daily Record

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Dementia: The seven things you should stop doing immediately to reduce risk

According to two major studies, fizzy drinks, full English breakfasts and having a desk job are all things you should ditch to lower your risk of dementia.

Daily Record

Hidden sign of dementia appears nearly two decades before any clinical symptoms - new study

Fascinating research into Alzheimer's disease could prove to be a real game-changer - and what you can do to reduce your risk of developing the devastating brain disorder

Daily Mirror

Air pollution linked to dementia and cognitive decline in new UK government report

It was also found that more direct damage to the brain can be caused by air pollution.

Daily Record

Seven things to stop doing right now to help avoid dementia

More than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide

Wales Online

Certain snacks may increase risk of dementia if eaten regularly

According to a new study, people who eat the highest amounts of over-processed food may have a 25 per cent higher risk of developing dementia than those who eat the lowest amounts.

Edinburgh Live

Eating cookies and crisps ‘linked to increased risk of dementia'

Those who eat the lowest amounts are at a far lower risk, the study has indicated.

Irish Mirror

Everything you need to stop doing to reduce your risk of dementia, according to two major new studies

Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death among all diseases, and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people.

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Despicable Caregivers Stole War Hero’s Medals And Jewelry From Vulnerable Adults

Two despicable carers preyed on a 91-year-old widow to steal jewelry valued at nearly $12,000 bought by her late husband and also swiped a dementia sufferer’s rare WWI medals.

Daily Mirror

Urgent dementia warning for people who love crisps, biscuits and fizzy drinks

Brits that eat junk food and heavily-processed products are at an increased risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease later on in life, worrying new research has revealed

Daily Record

Dementia risk linked to 'eating certain foods such as cookies, crisps and sausages'

Researchers found that eating more processed foods - such as crisps, baked beans and fizzy drinks - may increase the risk of developing dementia

Daily Record

Dementia risk could be lowered 'by doing household chores and DIY'

The study also found that mental activities such as seeing family or friends may reduce risks.

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The Guardian - UK

A Hunger by Ross Raisin review – a superb portrait of care and sacrifice

The story of a chef whose controlling husband has early onset dementia explores the hardest ethical dilemmas about value, choice and freedom

Wales Online

Cooking, washing-up and gardening 'can cut the risk of Alzheimer's'

Exercise and meeting friends can also reduce your risk, says new research

Wales Online

Crisps and cookies ‘linked to increased risk of dementia’

Fizzy drinks and chocolate may also increase risks

The Independent UK

Eating ultra processed foods like crisps and cookies ‘linked to increased risk of dementia’

Replacing ultra-processed foods with unprocessed or minimally processed foods was associated with a lower risk, researchers found.

The Independent UK

Chores, exercise and social visits linked to lower risk of dementia – study

Researchers found that the associations were present even in people at genetic risk for dementia.

Wales Online

Exercising, doing housework and visiting family and friends 'cut risk of dementia'

One of the activities lowered the risk by a third

The National (Scotland)

Charity calls for increased support for people living with dementia

Age Scotland has called for increased care and support for people living with dementia, for whom Scotland’s new National Care Service will be…

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