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'This Is Us' to end with a 'meditative day,' creator reveals

After lots of TV audience tears, NBC's family drama “This Is Us” is ending its run

The Independent UK

Risk factors for dementia may vary with age, study suggests

Researchers suggest the findings could help to accurately predict someone’s risk of developing the condition.

The Independent UK

Commentary on Newcastle's 1951 FA Cup victory to help dementia patients

Sound clips from Fenwick's window, the Great North Run and Newcastle's Civic Centre are also being used in the project

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'She is ceasing to be the person she was' Neil Kinnock's poignant honesty on his wife's Alzheimer's diagnosis

Glenys Kinnock, a former MEP, was diagnosed in 2016

Wales Online

EFC legend's dementia diagnosis, capsized boat and 'Wagatha Christie' trial paused

The latest ECHO headlines at lunchtime on Wednesday, May 18

Liverpool Echo

Everton legend diagnosed with dementia after 'difficult conversations' with daughter

Mick Lyons' daughter Francesca has opened up on the impact that dementia caused by his career as a footballer is having on the Everton legend and his family

Liverpool Echo

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.

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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.

AAP

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

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.

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The Independent UK

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.

Wales Online

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

The Conversation

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.”

Belfast Live

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

Sally Halliday lost her husband Jack to the condition in 2018

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The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

'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

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…

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.

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