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Boost for children struck down by 'horrific' disease

Advocates have hailed extra money for childhood dementia research but warn more funding is desperately needed to tackle the "heartbreaking" condition.

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Caregiver Charged With Abusing Elderly Dementia Patient In Michigan

Caregiver in Michigan charged with abusing elderly dementia patient caught on video. Victim's daughter expresses shock and horror.

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Dementia: experts urge doctors to reduce antipsychotic prescriptions

Use of powerful medications linked to elevated risk of serious adverse outcomes including heart failure

The Guardian - UK

Mentally stimulating work plays key role in staving off dementia, study finds

People in routine and repetitive jobs found to have 31% greater risk of disease in later life, and 66% higher risk of mild cognitive problems

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‘Injustice’: 92-year-old with dementia told by DWP to repay £7k in disability allowance

Rose Chitseko says her mother was too unwell to inform department of change in circumstance

The Guardian - UK

This vitamin deficiency can cause forgetfulness and mimic symptoms of dementia—but it's reversible. Doctors explain the signs to look for

Several factors can cause a person to have classic signs of dementia, including a deficiency in vitamin B12.

Fortune

The Promise review – a devastating story of dementia and death

Expressive performances and arresting effects heighten this mother-son tragedy, primarily told through British Sign Language

The Guardian - UK

Health expert says doing this simple kid-friendly activity with a grandparent three times a week can help reduce their risk of dementia

As well as improving health, you can get in some important grandchild/grandparent bonding time

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Joe Kinnear: Former Tottenham defender and Wimbledon boss dies aged 77

The ex-Republic of Ireland international and Newcastle manager had a long battle with vascular dementia

Evening Standard

Lab-grown 'minibrains' help reveal why traumatic brain injury raises dementia risk

Miniature models of the brain are helping scientists study the cellular damage inflicted by traumatic brain injuries.

LiveScience

What are the symptoms of dementia and how do you get a diagnosis?

Some symptoms could be a sign of other conditions so it is important to see a GP if you have concerns

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Hundreds of thousands face being denied revolutionary new dementia drugs in England

Exclusive: Treatments near approval but lack of diagnostic capacity means NHS is unprepared for rollout, says report

Salon

Brains are larger but are we smarter?

The Guardian - UK

Thousands to be offered blood tests for dementia in UK trial

More than 50 clinics will offer tests to about 5,000 people who are worried about their memory in five-year trial

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Extra Discrimination: Latinos and Blacks on Medicare Face Higher Costs to Treat Dementia, Study Finds

Blacks and Latinos pay at least 17% more than Non-Hispanic Whites, according to the findings.

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Study finds how mRNA used to target Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at The Florey have created a method using mRNA technology to specifically target the harmful protein tau, which accumulates in dementia patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other conditions. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Spending time with grandkids just once a week can reduce the risk of grandparents developing dementia, research shows - but there's a fine line all parents should know

Grandmothers who look after their grandkids once a week are less likely to develop dementia, research shows, but too much childcare time can have the opposite effect.

The Guardian - UK

Smartphone app could help detect early-onset dementia cause, study finds

App-based cognitive tests found to be proficient at detecting frontotemporal dementia in those most at risk

The Guardian - UK

Will this brutally honest look at dementia finally get us talking or will we turn away?

The latest advert by the Alzheimer’s Society is shocking, but it tells the harsh reality about the disease that is the leading cause of death in Britain

The Guardian - UK

Dementia is not a living death – I’m very much alive

Letter: Willy Gilder thinks the latest Alzheimer’s Society ad campaign is a mistake and would like to see it withdrawn

Salon

Who benefits from a demented president?

"He is cognitively weak and closer than you might think to being completely disabled"

FourFourTwo

England names to disappear from shirts in Belgium friendly - to raise awareness of dementia

England vs Belgium will see players' names disappear from the backs of shirts – all in aid of a good cause

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