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Alzheimer's hope as world's first trial of new drug that could REVERSE disease underway

Scientists at University College London are hoping the 'gene silencing drug'' could curb a protein linked to the brain damage caused by Alzheimer's, heralding new hopes for patients

Daily Mirror

'My wife got told she had dementia - then we just got left in limbo'

Jeff Seneviratne says the care he received from the NHS while he had cancer is incomparable to his wife's experience of dementia

Manchester Evening News

Singing is healing for Richard Haeata, who is refusing to let dementia take the joy of music

For the past seven years Richard TeRito Haeata has performed a powerful Maori hymn with a choir at the Dawn Service in Sydney's Martin Place. But a diagnosis almost stopped him from singing for good.

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Urgent appeal to find missing man with dementia 'who may be very confused'

William, 75, is thought to be travelling on foot and alone with an M&S bag

Manchester Evening News

The UK's first outdoor dementia resource centre opens in Cairngorms National Park

THE UK’s first ever outdoor dementia resource centre has opened in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Alzheimer's symptoms as study finds common pill could reduce risk of disease

Scientists discovered that people who popped the drugs before bedtime had fewer rogue brain proteins linked to the disease.

Daily Record

Crossing the lines: photography without frontiers at Kyotographie 2023 – photo essay

The 11th edition of Kyoto’s celebrated photo festival enjoys stunning venues across the city and explores a range of issues including grief, dementia, discrimination and migration

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Simple memory test may predict early dementia risk years before symptoms appear

Researchers found a test which may be able to determine cognitive impairment risks before symptoms begin.

Daily Record

Callous daughter blew dementia-stricken dad's £50k care home fee savings

A sheriff warned that Alison Carson could be jailed, saying it was “shocking “ that she insists she did nothing wrong in spending the money which belonged to her now-deceased father.

Daily Record

Woman spent £50k meant for dad's care and turned to scratchcards to try and replace cash

Alison Carson took thousands from accounts belonging to dementia stricken Hugh McMath, 88, before resorting to buying lottery scratchcards in a desperate attempt to replace the cash

Daily Mirror

'I quit my job to care for my parents - the 'sandwich generation' need more support'

After 43,000 women in the UK left their jobs last year to care for family members, mum-of-two Hayley Timson is sharing the reality of the 'sandwich generation', juggling elderly parents and young kids

Daily Mirror

Risk of dementia could be lowered by simple heart op, medical experts say

The straightforward procedure was found to slash patients' risk of dementia by a third.

Daily Record

Top misconceptions about dementia - such as it always includes memory loss

A third of Brits say they don't know much about dementia - with one in five wrongly believing that dementia and Alzheimer's are two names for the same condition

Daily Mirror

Air pollution impacts every stage of human life, report finds

From foetal development to dementia, 10 years of studies show the adverse impact of air pollution.

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The Guardian - UK

Is it fair to put my abusive, elderly father into a home?

A home is the best place for him now, Says Philippa Perry. And it’s time to talk to friends or a therapist so you can hear and have compassion for yourself without fearing your father

Wales Online

The stunningly heartbreaking Alzheimer’s Society ad that has people in tears

The short film, titled 'The Ultimate Vow', shows how an elderly couple have been affected by Alzheimer's disease

Wales Online

Hearing aids could help protect against dementia

Hearing loss may be linked to around 8% of worldwide dementia cases

Daily Record

Pensioner with dementia has entire life savings stolen by 'cruel' granddaughter

Nicole Taylor admitted wiping out Norman Glover's life savings to spend the money on takeaways, tattoos and cash withdrawals.

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The Guardian - UK

Hearing aids could help cut the risk of dementia, study finds

Study provides best evidence yet to suggest hearing aids could mitigate potential impact of hearing loss on dementia

The Independent UK

Hearing aids may protect against higher risk of dementia linked to hearing loss

Researchers suggest the findings indicate that the devices could be a cheap way to reduce the potential impact of hearing loss on dementia.

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TV star Suranne Jones asks people of Newcastle to join her in Alzheimer's Society campaign

This May, Alzheimer’s Society is asking people to wear a Forget Me Not badge, in honour of someone special and to help people living with dementia get the life-changing support they need

Wales Online

Alzheimer's breakthrough: New blood test diagnoses disease a decade before symptoms

Scientists identify key chemicals linked to devastating memory-robbing disease

Chronicle Live

Heartless thieves damage Kenton dementia charity's minibus over Easter weekend

An investigation has been launched after thieves targeted the charity minibus

ABC News

Grandmother accused of attempted cocaine trafficking misses court as lawyer cites dementia

Adelaide woman Eudoxia Pehlivanidis, who was arrested at the age of 82 in February and charged with attempted cocaine trafficking, could not attend court today because she has dementia, her lawyer said.

Daily Record

Dunblane pair take on epic walk across length of UK for vital dementia cafe service

The service helped provide support after Mary's parents-in-law were affected by the condition.

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