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Alzheimer’s breakthrough as blood tests could be offered on NHS

Dementia affects around 900,000 people in the UK and experts predict that will rise to 1.4 million people by 2040

The Independent UK

Blood tests for Alzheimer’s could be offered on NHS within five years – experts

Less than two-thirds of people in England with dementia have a formal diagnosis.

The Independent UK

Bruce Willis’ Daughter Opens Up About Why Their Family Went Public With His Dementia Diagnosis

Bruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah talks about why her family went public about her father’s dementia diagnosis.

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Nicholas’s story: ‘I’ve been locked up for 10 years because I’m autistic. Is a chance at life too much to ask?’

Special Report: For more than 10 years, this 28-year-old has been trapped in dementia care units and A&E wards, abused by nurses and held in padded rooms. In all this time, he’s never had the care he needs

The Independent UK

The Eternal Memory review – potent portrait of a devoted couple dealing with Alzheimer’s

Oscar-nominated Maite Alberdi’s empathic documentary witnesses a love surviving the devastation of worsening dementia

The Guardian - UK

Frontotemporal dementia: we discovered a brain fold that may delay onset of symptoms

Few people had probably heard of frontotemporal dementia until earlier this year, when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced the 68-year-old had been diagnosed with the condition.

The Conversation

Dear Abby: Recording video shows someone their bad behavior

In some cases, seeing what happened might be the proof a skeptical person needs of the effects of drugs, alcohol, dementia or Alzheimer’s.

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Mixed-gender hospital rooms are on the rise in New Zealand, but the practice is unsafe and unethical

Mixed-gender rooms are increasingly common in New Zealand’s hospitals, based on evidence from hospital complaints and a large Wellington study.

The Conversation

The secret to reducing dementia and stroke risk may lie in reversing your biological age. Here's how

Having a higher biological than chronological age seemingly leads to an elevated risk of dementia, stroke, and ALS, according to new research.

Fortune

Your biological age predicts dementia and stroke regardless of your actual age – new study

As we journey through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders, increases significantly. However, while we all grow older chronologically at the same pace, biologically, our clocks can tick faster or slower. Relying solely on chronological age – the number of years since…

The Conversation

High biological age may increase risk of dementia and stroke, study suggests

The findings claim that by slowing down the body’s biological ageing processes, it may be possible to reduce or delay the onset of disease.

The Independent UK

How to measure and improve brain health as the pandemic had 'lasting impact' on those over 50

Just 2% of people say they’re doing all they can to optimise their brain health

Evening Standard

Covid pandemic ‘had lasting impact’ on brain health of people aged 50 or over

UK study finds cognitive function and working memory in older adults declined even if they were not infected with virus

The Guardian - UK

Brain health: six key questions answered

Everything you need to know about cognitive decline and how to maintain a healthy brain

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Newcastle Herald

Kids help people living with dementia make colourful new memories

Kids and participants of a finer vintage forged new friendships.

The Guardian - UK

I lost myself looking after my dad with dementia: how home carers enabled a daughter to regain her independence

When Katina Sheehan’s father and then mother needed additional support, she initially tried to do it all herself. She tells Rachel Williams why she wishes she’d introduced a ‘liberating’ professional care package sooner

The Independent UK

Sunak reveals focus on treating cancer and dementia with £100m AI fund

The Prime Minister detailed how the spending would be used ahead of an AI safety summit in the UK.

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Dementia Cases Rise Faster Than Expected, Posing Challenges To Healthcare System

Dementia cases surge in England and Wales, surpassing previous estimates, posing challenges to healthcare system.

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The Independent UK

NHS ‘leaking’ half a billion pounds a year in incontinence pads, report shows

Cheap incontinence pads are leading to more leaks and changes versus more expensive alternative as report shows hundreds of millions of pounds is being lost

Evening Standard

Vulnerable Crayford pensioner suffering from dementia not seen for three days

'Concern that Bob is in danger increases every moment that he remains missing', say police

The Guardian - UK

Dementia could affect 1.7m people in England and Wales by 2040, data finds

Figure is 42% higher than previous estimates and would pose ‘enormous threat’ to healthcare systems

The Independent UK

1.7 million people ‘could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040’

The UCL-led study updates previous work suggesting dementia incidence has been in decline in high-income countries such as the UK.

Evening Standard

Living near motorway linked to higher dementia risk

Residents living close to main roads 14 per cent more likely to develop condition

The Guardian - UK

There is limited value in catching dementia early

Letter: The absence of effective and safe treatment for dementia means that screening of populations is ethically wrong, and a focus on prevention would be better, argue Prof Steve Iliffe and Prof Jill Manthorpe

WEKU

Facing dementia without a diagnosis is crushing. A new program in Kenya offers help

In Kenya, someone with symptoms of dementia may not be able to get a diagnosis — leaving both patient and family with no idea of what is going on. A program in Kenya is trying to change that.

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