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Simple Mental Activities May Protect Against Alzheimer’s, New Research Shows

Crosswords, puzzles, and education classes can boost cognitive reserve and reduce dementia risk in older adults.

Zenger

Challenging brain in older age may reduce dementia risk, study finds

Results reveal activities such as using computer or writing journal associated with 11% drop in risk over 10-year period

The Guardian - UK

Being lonely linked to brain shrinkage

Socially isolated participants also had more small areas of damage in the brain, called white matter lesions, than the people with frequent social contac

The Independent UK

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Young-onset Alzheimer’s can be diagnosed from as early as 30 – and the symptoms are often different

Alzheimer’s disease is often thought of as a condition that only affects the elderly. But around 3.9 million people worldwide aged 30-64 live with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease – a form of dementia in which symptoms appear before the age of 65.

The Conversation

'Despicable' dad stole £16k from aunt with dementia to fund drug addiction

Patrick Fitzsimons was described as "despicable, disgraceful, and downright cowardly"

Liverpool Echo

Falkirk park-based dementia service building to get new look

The Joint Dementia Initiative will get a new entrance and reception area.

Daily Record

West Brom partner with The Jeff Astle Foundation charity for coming season

The club will make a donation to the early-onset dementia charity for every home kit sold.

The Independent UK

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Nurse accused dementia patient of being 'histrionic' after she broke her hip

Tracey Nicholls, 58, willfully neglected her patient at Anwen Care Home in Ogmore Vale and failed to see provide her with appropriate medical treatment

Wales Online

Fastball EEG Test Receives Funding Boost To Improve Early Detection Of Dementia

Revolutionary £1.5M Test Aims to Detect Dementia Earlier with Brain Wave Analysis

Zenger

New portable dementia test developed in Bristol and Bath could diagnose disease years earlier

It has been described as 'simple but revolutionary'

Bristol Post

New portable dementia test could ‘catch cases sooner’

The test, known as Fastball EEG, could lead to patients getting treatments sooner, scientists said.

The Independent UK

Simple at-home dementia test can accurately spot early symptoms of disease

If the test is carried out properly by the person, it 'virtually excludes' the possibility of them currently suffering from dementia

Irish Mirror

Simple activity you do daily may reduce the risk of dementia, new study shows

A study that found a link between gum disease, tooth loss, and brain health, emphasising the importance of dental care in preserving brain function

Daily Mirror

Racing legend Jackie Stewart's son reveals dementia robbed his mum of most precious memory

Mark Stewart's mother always spoke about her dramatic dash to the hospital before his birth, but now she has no memory of it.

Daily Record

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Newcastle Herald

Stirring dementia poems spark musical production

The short, sharp and real poems reflect honest interactions.

Bristol Post

Bristol death notices and funeral announcements from this week

Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one

Zenger

Brushing Your Teeth May Be Good For Your Brain

Having good dental may reduce the risk of dementia.

Daily Mirror

Dementia symptoms can be reduced and delayed with one specific type of exercise

This type of training could be the secret to a healthy brain and help you steer clear of health conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s, as per recent research

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Daily Record

Simple at-home dementia test could help identify condition in early stages

Experts urge anyone who is concerned about a loved one to have them tackle the simple clock-drawing test.

The Guardian - UK

All Right. Good Night. review – extraordinary show about dementia and a disappearing plane

This hugely eloquent show weaves together the awful mystery of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 with the tale of a father’s slide into dementia

Dublin Live

Red flag symptom of Alzheimer's that emerges when driving that all motorists need to know

This little-known symptom when you get behind the wheel could be a big sign of Alzheimer's disease

Daily Mirror

Dementia test: Simple at-home clock-drawing method can help spot condition early

People are being encouraged to get friends and relatives to do a simple at-home clock-drawing test if they are having trouble remembering things, as it can help diagnose dementia early

Daily Mirror

Miracle new Alzheimer's drug which slows cognitive decline of disease to be rolled out

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the much awaited drug Leqembi which has been shown to slow the cognitive decline caused by Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia

Irish Mirror

Red flag symptom emerges when driving and could be sign of Alzheimer’s

Some people may notice a little-known symptom of Alzheimer’s when they get behind the wheel of a car

The Conversation

What is 'sundowning' and why does it happen to many people with dementia?

The term “sundowning” is sometimes used to describe a tendency for people living with dementia to become more confused in the late afternoon and into the night.

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