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Free interactive workshop on dementia care

Dementia India Alliance (DIA), in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. ,will organise a free interactive workshop on dementia care on Saturday, at The Association of Physicians of India, API Bhavan, Vasanthnagar in Bengaluru.

The Hindu

Alzheimer's Disease Disproportionately Affects Hispanics Due to Language Barriers and Stigma

Border counties in Texas have some of the highest Alzheimer's diagnosis rates in the nation

Latin Times

Dear Abby: Volunteers can test drug meant to prevent dementia

Harvard prof seeks people for trial of medication aimed at stopping Alzheimer’s before symptoms begin.

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Stigma and language barriers complicate treating Hispanics with Alzheimer’s disease

Border counties in Texas have some of the highest Alzheimer’s diagnosis rates in the nation, with rates ranging from 13% to 18% of people aged 65 and over.

The Texas Tribune

Study finds quality of sleep is linked to dementia and says one change could reduce risk

Experts say recommendations tend to focus on amounts of sleep rather than maintaining regularity

The Independent UK

Siblings Of Dementia Patients May Face Risk Of Shortened Lifespan, Even If They Are Not Diagnosed

Researchers found that a combination of genetics and environmental factors reduces longevity in dementia patients. The same combination may shorten the lives of their siblings even without dementia.

Medical Daily

Study: High Levels Of ‘Good’ Cholesterol Linked To Increased Dementia Risk

Elevated HDL cholesterol could raise dementia risk by 42% in older adults, says Monash University study

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Bruce Willis’ Family Reportedly Counting Down Days W/ Beloved Actor As His Dementia Worsens

The family of beloved action movie star Bruce Willis is taking it one day at a time as the actor's health deteriorates.

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Jack Draper takes on Alzheimer’s Society role amid his grandma’s dementia fight

Brenda has been one of the 21-year-old’s biggest supporters but no longer recognises him.

The Independent UK

One Way Bruce Willis' Dementia Battle Is Allegedly Having A Positive Effect On His Family

Bruce Willis' family has rallied around the actor following his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.

Cinemablend

More than a third of people with dementia don't know they have it – what to do if you suspect your partner has the condition

Around 36% of people in England with dementia are unaware they have the condition, according to a new report from the Dementia Commission.

The Conversation

Health: Research shows diet has a significant impact on risk of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease rates rise in these countries as they make the nutrition transition to the Western diet. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Former Wales forward Andrew Coombs diagnosed with dementia at 39

Andrew Coombs, the forward who won the Six Nations with Wales in 2013, said in a statement on social media that he had been diagnosed with dementia

The Guardian - UK

4 tips to help your loved one with dementia enjoy the festive season

The festive season is fast approaching, and if you’re organising celebrations with family or friends, you might be grappling with a seemingly endless to-do list. But as you make these plans, it’s important to consider how you can best include any friends or loved ones living with dementia.

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AI character helping dementia patients feel understood

Australians with dementia could benefit from interacting with AI characters who reflect the experience of living with the neurological disease.

Salon

Sandra Day O'Connor dies at 93

Former justice said in 2018 she was diagnosed with the beginning stages of dementia and withdrew from public life

Newcastle Herald

Nurse who stole patients' pills sick of 'getting hauled into office'

The dementia patients' pills were for serious health conditions.

Chicago Sun-Times

Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has died at age 93

The court says she died in Phoenix on Friday, of complications related to advanced dementia and a respiratory illness.

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Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Dies At 93

O'Connor, 93, died Friday following a years-long battle with dementia that saw her step back from public life in 2018.

Dynamite News

High 'good cholesterol' levels are linked to increased risk of dementia: Study

An increased risk of dementia in older persons has been linked to abnormally high levels of HDL-C, also referred to as good cholesterol, according to a Monash University-led study. Read further on Dynamite News:

Woman & Home

What are the early signs of Alzheimer’s? Medical experts demystify the symptoms

The early signs of Alzheimer's can include short-term memory loss, alongside some more unexpected symptoms, doctors and brain health specialists reveal

Fortune

How a ‘brain coach’ might help you beat the odds of developing dementia

Older adults with a brain-boosting coach improved their cognitive function 74% more than those who did not, a new study finds.

The Guardian - AU

We encouraged my aunt with Alzheimer’s to move into aged care. But what good is a safe life if it’s not the life you wish to live?

Staff are employed to fill out paperwork, provide meals and assist with showers and laundry. This is what dementia care looks like for Australians who aren’t rich

The Guardian - UK

Lower socioeconomic status ‘triples risk of early-onset dementia’

People from less privileged background at greater risk of developing condition under age of 65, study finds

Zenger

Early Onset Heart Disease Linked To Higher Dementia Risk, Study Finds

People with coronary heart disease before 45 have 36% increased risk of dementia, according to research

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