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The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

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.

Daily Record

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.

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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).

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

Wales Online

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.

Zenger

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

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.

Daily Record

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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

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'Wonderful' moment teen saw grandad smiling at iPad

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

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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.

Daily Record

People with diabetes twice as likely to develop dementia, says study

Scientists suggest a healthy lifestyle in middle age could reduce the risks of developing dementia

ABC News

Andrew Olle lecture: Without stronger press freedoms and protections for public-interest journalism, democracy is at risk

Australians will only rely upon the mainstream media as an essential part of our civic and democratic life if they can trust we are able to expose the spin and lies and misinformation, and deliver the facts and truth, writes Ita Buttrose.

Daily Record

Certain health conditions can double your dementia risk, warns new study

And another study has been published linking dementia with vitamin D levels.

The Independent UK

Obese children more likely to develop dementia, study suggests

Making sure youngsters eat well and exercise can pay dividends later in life, scientists say

Daily Mirror

Vitamin D to diabetes - health conditions that DOUBLE your dementia risk, warns new study

The UK counts more than 42,000 people with young-onset dementia, who are also afflicted by life-altering symptoms. This risk could be significantly reduced by managing certain conditions, says new research

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