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Forget-me-Notts – The Bulwell care home using ‘craftivism’ to celebrate dementia action week

‘Craftivism’ project combines raising awareness and a favourite hobby for many.

Nottingham Post

Early dementia signs that everyone should be aware of

Dementia diagnosis rates have fallen to a five year low

Liverpool Echo

NRL greats count sheep for a good cause

NRL legend Royce Simmons is walking 300km from Gooloogong to Sydney to raise money for dementia research and treatment after a diagnosis last year.

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The 29,000 younger Australians living with dementia are getting lost between disability services and aged care

There are up to 29,000 people aged under 65 living with dementia in Australia. Our new research shows people with young onset dementia experience delays to diagnosis and a faster decline in their cognitive abilities than older people with the condition.

The Conversation

Sajid Javid told dementia patients ‘need change now’ as 10-year plan launched

Campaigners welcome health secretary’s promise of ‘seismic shift’ in care, but say it must be backed by urgent funding and delivery

The Guardian - UK

The dementia symptoms checklist to help you spot condition in early stages

There are an estimated 90,000 people with dementia in Scotland - around 3,000 of which are under the age of 65.

Daily Record

Wife 'knew something was wrong' when husband phoned her from train station

Marion Hinde realised her husband was changing when he became forgetful and aggressive

Liverpool Echo

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Rugby league legend Royce Simmons begins walk for dementia awareness

Premiership-winning player Royce Simmons was on holiday when he noticed something wasn't right. He is now determined to help find a cure for a disease that is the nation's second leading cause of death.

ABC News

More than 325,000 people in England ‘have dementia but are undiagnosed’

The Midlands has the highest number of undiagnosed people with dementia, while London and the North West have the lowest.

The Independent UK

New checklist issued by Alzheimer's Society to help detect dementia

The biggest reason for delays in diagnosis is the disorder being dismissed as a symptom of growing old according to research

Wales Online

Dementia metaphors help describe the condition, but can also perpetuate stigma and hinder treatment

Half a million Canadians are living with dementia and one in five Canadians has cared for someone with dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term for many conditions causing “loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life.”

The Conversation

Woman who lost husband to dementia emphasises importance of spotting early signs

Sally Halliday lost her husband Jack to the condition in 2018

Belfast Live

Dementia Action Week: What are the symptoms and how can you spot the early signs?

New study finds one in four sufferers commonly go two years undiagnosed

The Independent UK

'Oldest' dog dies just weeks after finding dream home - with McDonald's as last meal

Dogs Trust's oldest rescue dog Billy, 15, finally found a place to call home just four weeks before he passed away - and his forever family made sure that his last meal on earth was an extra tasty one

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Daily Record

Dementia warning as one in four people suffer symptoms for two years before diagnosis

New research carried out by the Alzheimer's Society found that a number of people put off getting a diagnosis for a number of reasons - including dismissing symptoms to old age.

The Conversation

Dementia: the quality of your night's sleep can affect symptoms the next day – new research

We’ve probably all experienced how a poor night’s sleep can make us feel tired, irritable and have difficulty concentrating the next day. But while the odd night of poor sleep has no impact on our health, research shows that prolonged sleep disturbances predict cognitive decline – and are also a…

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin is seriously ill with his decision-making affected, ex-Brit spy claims

The former spy Christopher Steele who ran the Russia desk at MI6 in London said Russian President Vladimir Putin is "seriously" ill and that is "part of the equation" during the war in Ukraine

The Times of India

SC restrains son from dealing in properties of 89-year-old mother, suffering from dementia

NEW DELHI: "You seem to be more interested in her properties. This is the tragedy of senior citizens in our country," said the Supreme Court as it restrained a son from dealing with properties of her 89-year-old mother, suffering from advanced dementia and having no comprehension of either verbal or…

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Manchester Evening News

Man receives ‘nightmare’ diagnosis after asking same questions over and over

Phil Burdekin, 63, was diagnosed with young-onset dementia after struggling with memory problems for 20 years. Phil often put his forgetfulness down to stress, but as his memory got worse, he decided to see a doctor.

Evening Standard

Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure is returning for another series: what are dementia’s symptoms?

Vicky McClure series is coming back to BBC1 and highlighting music’s power to help those with dementia

Manchester Evening News

Manchester-based orchestra relaunches hugely successful dementia music café

The music initiative offers support to those living with dementia, as well as their families and carers

Manchester Evening News

The early signs which might show you have Alzheimer's

Three out of five people with dementia wished they had received a diagnosis sooner

Daily Mirror

Dad-of-four handed 'nightmare' diagnosis after suffering memory problems for 20 years

Phil Burdekin, 63 from Southport, spent decades repeating questions, missing appointments and getting lost when driving until a tragic diagnosis upended his life

Chronicle Live

Hexham-born TV star Kevin Whately talks movingly of his mum's dementia as he backs Alzheimer's campaign

Kevin Whately who starred in Lewis is helping to highlight an Alzheimer's Society campaign encouraging people to seek support in getting a diagnosis earlier

Liverpool Echo

Dad gets 'nightmare' diagnosis after asking the same question over and over

"I'm glad I went when I did because I think I'd be a lot worse now if I didn't."

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