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Author and dementia campaigner Wendy Mitchell announces own death with powerful open letter

The Yorkshire mother died aged 68 after years of battling dementia

Evening Standard

Warning as deadly rates of dementia expected to soar

Dementia could overtake heart disease as Australia's leading cause of death, with rates of the condition expected to almost double by 2054.

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Beach Boy Brian Wilson has dementia

After the recent death of his wife, who was his primary caregiver, Wilson is unable to provide for himself

Salon

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Beach Boys' Brian Wilson ‘diagnosed with dementia’ as family seek conservatorship weeks after wife's death

Reports of his health come weeks after the death of his wife, Melinda Ledbetter, at the age of 77

Evening Standard

Beach Boys star Brian Wilson has dementia

New conservatorship is being proposed for the musician, following the death of his wife Melinda in January, according to court documents

The Guardian - UK

Michael Keaton returns to directing with noir thriller Knox Goes Away.

Michael Keaton returns to directing and starring in the noir thriller Knox Goes Away. A hitman with dementia seeks redemption and protects his son.

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Minister to launch ‘Ormathoni’ on February 15

Project aims to realise the goal of a dementia/Alzheimer’s-friendly Kerala.

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Blood test predicts dementia ‘15 years before diagnosis’ - Tech & Science Daily podcast

All the stories from Tuesday’s episode of the Tech & Science Daily podcast.

Evening Standard

Early blood test to predict dementia is step closer as biological markers identified

Scientists have found patterns of four proteins that predict onset of dementia more than a decade before formal diagnosis

The Guardian - UK

Bev's return reveals surprising financial issue in The Conners

In The Conners season 6, Bev returns with a new problem, involving her credit card. Becky makes a big decision about her future while introducing Tyler to ...

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Peter Sarsgaard: ‘My generation was fixated on legends like Pacino and De Niro, so we were imitating others’

The actor on his new film about dementia, likable politicians, and being directed in a sex scene by his wife, Maggie Gyllenhaal

The Guardian - UK

Is your memory loss normal or a warning?

The risks of dementia are real, but here's why you shouldn't freak out when you forget your keys

Salon

Viagra may help to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

Research by UCL, which examined medical records of 260,000 men with erectile dysfunction, has provided ‘food for thought’

The Guardian - UK

Emma Heming Willis to release book chronicling journey as caregiver

Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, is set to release a book chronicling her journey as a caregiver to her husband after his diagnosis of frontotempo...

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Bruce Willis’ wife writing book about being his caregiver after dementia diagnosis

Announcing her untitled book, set to be published in 2025, Emma Heming Willis recalls having ‘close to no resources or support’ after her husband’s diagnosis

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Demi Moore and Bruce Willis reunite for daughter's milestone celebration

Demi Moore and Bruce Willis reunite to celebrate daughter Tallulah's 30th birthday. Moore opens up about Willis' battle with dementia.

The Guardian - AU

Big brain boost? What science says about the power of nootropics to enhance our minds

The prospect of discovering compounds that improve the brain is tantalising, but does the hype match the research?

The Hindu

Ormathoni to be launched for a dementia-friendly Kerala

The Social Justice department will roll out ‘Ormathoni,’ a project for the elderly suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease that affect memory, thinking, and reasoning abilities.

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"A way of harnessing the brain’s agility and resilience": New study links playing an instrument to better memory in older age

Music making shown to boost executive function

The Guardian - UK

Playing a musical instrument or singing is linked to better memory in older age

Piano especially associated with improved mental processes in those over 40, Exeter University research finds

The Guardian - AU

Queensland hospital failed to perform rape kit and allow police access after alleged sexual assault of dementia patient, family claims

Exclusive: daughters of 79-year-old allegedly assaulted in ‘virtual ward’ care system say their complaints were dismissed by staff

AAP

First responders access to 'crucial' dementia training

A new program aims to equip first responders with the tools to handle the unique challenges of appropriately treating people with dementia during emergencies.

The Guardian - UK

‘That’s just normal forgetting’: the difference between memory loss and dementia – and how to protect your brain

The odd memory lapse is no big deal – so when should we start to worry? Experts explain, and share the best ways to stay sharp

The Guardian - UK

Michael Blakstad obituary

Other lives: Producer and director of TV shows such as Whicker’s World, who became a campaigner for those living with dementia

The Hindu

NIMHANS and Dementia India Alliance sign MoU

To collaborate on advocacy, outreach, training, research work, and support services for dementia care, NIMHANS on Monday entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dementia India Alliance (DIA), a non-profit family carer-centred national organisation.

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