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Call for dementia risk to be included in UK air pollution policies

Report urges actions to reduce exposure to pollution and for brain health to be in net zero strategies

The Guardian - UK

What we know about 95yo aged care resident's tasering

A 95-year-old woman with dementia was tasered by officers after staff at her aged care home called NSW Police over fears she was wielding a knife.

AAP

Woman, 95, tasered by police not expected to survive

NSW Police have brought in the homicide squad amid fears the 95-year-old woman with dementia who was tasered by an officer will not survive.

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NSW Police Reveal Why They Tasered A 95 Y.O. Woman TBH There’s No Good Reason Here

The woman is in critical condition as is "expected to die".

Pedestrian.tv

Grandmother, 95, fighting for life after being tasered

A 95-year-old woman with dementia was tasered after staff at her aged care home, fearing she was carrying a knife, called NSW Police.

AAP

Seven foods that may reduce your risk of dementia - as the general age of population increases

More people than ever are being diagnosed with dementia, reports Mirror Online

Chronicle Live

Seven foods that can reduce your risk of dementia as it affects more of us than ever

Dementia is affecting more people than ever before - and while certain risk factors for developing the condition are genetic, small changes in your diet can help lower your chances

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'I had to put my beloved husband in a care home, it was nothing like I expected'

When Lewine Mair's husband went from leaving the oven on to going missing on New Year's Eve, she dreaded putting him in a care home - but was pleasantly surprised

Daily Mirror

Australia taser outrage: Homocide cops investigating as woman, 95, tasered by police clings to life

Clare Nowland, who has dementia and measures 5ft 2in, was holding a knife when she was tasered by police in New South Wales

Evening Standard

Bruce Willis' wife shares heartbreaking update on husband's battle with dementia

Emma said that treatment options for her husband are remarkably 'slim'.

Daily Record

All you need to know about weight-loss drug Wegovy and Ozempic tipped to treat dementia

Although age is by far the greatest risk factor for dementia, obesity and type 2 diabetes are also major risk factors

Wales Online

Wegovy and Ozempic: could the new weight-loss drug also treat dementia?

Over 55 million people worldwide have dementia. This mind-robbing condition has a huge impact on society and the economy, so scientists are working hard to find ways to treat or prevent it. One of the avenues being explored is the new weight-loss jab, Wegovy.

The Conversation

Bruce Willis' wife gives heartbreaking update on her husband's dementia battle

Emma Heming Willis has given an update on Bruce Willis' prognosis as he continues to battle dementia after he retired from acting last year

Daily Mirror

Co Down singer's musical tribute to beloved grandfather living with Alzheimer’s disease

Bea Stewart's new single charts the journey of losing a loved one to dementia

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Red flag signs of common sleep disorder that could lead to devastating disease

Those with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are at greater risk of serious health conditions, including types of dementia, and so the various symptoms should be noted

The Guardian - AU

NSW police allegedly Taser 95-year-old woman with dementia, leaving her with fractured skull

The woman was taken to Cooma district hospital and family say they do not expect her to survive as police launch internal investigation

Edinburgh Live

Dementia warning signs uncovered as food cravings may be unusual symptom

Dementia is unfortunately a common condition across the country, but earlier detection of the impairment can allow health professionals to provide better management for symptoms.

Daily Record

Dementia warning sign as food cravings may be symptom of disease

The conditions is unfortunately common across Scotland and the rest of the UK with early detection allowing for greater management of symptoms.

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Evening Standard

Canadian engineers program ‘companion’ robot to help find missing items

It’s aimed at those with dementia, but could eventually help even the mildly forgetful

Daily Record

10 dementia 'red flag' warning signs that are confused as 'normal' in older people

Dementia is a disease and signs can appear years before a diagnosis - and are often seen as normal signs of old age.

ABC News

Junee Multipurpose Service nurses 'tormented' 85-year-old patient during doll bashing, watchdog finds

A worker has been found to have "instigated and encouraged" a colleague to bash a therapy doll in sight of a dementia patient who believed it was a real baby, causing "great mental distress".

Wales Online

Scientists make Alzheimer's breakthrough thanks to man who could hold cure in his genes

Rare genetic resilience to the disease has been identified in a second patient

Chronicle Live

'I can get on with my life': Stanley pensioner with dementia talks about how being diagnosed early is crucial

Ada Bingham has spoken about how crucial an early dementia diagnosis can be.

Inverse

Scientists Discover New Genetic Variants That Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease

In a new study, researchers identified a rare gene mutation that may offer resiliency against Alzheimer's disease.

Chronicle Live

Final call for North East heroes to win a holiday of a lifetime in cruise competition

The Cruises for Community Heroes competition closes on May 18, so this is your last chance to nominate someone who goes the extra mile in your area!

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