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New play about impact of dementia on Black Britons can start ‘conversation’

Lynette Linton, outgoing creative director of Bush Theatre, hopes production will lead to people getting more support

The Guardian - UK

More young people are caring for a loved one with dementia. It takes a unique toll

Dementia is a growing health problem, affecting more than 55 million people around the world.

The Conversation

Bruce Willis 'doing great' as he celebrates 70th birthday

Bruce Willis' daughter Rumer Willis has told how her father is "doing great" as he geared up to celebrate his 70th birthday on Wednesday (19.03.25), and she encouraged fans to wish him a happy birthday.

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Changes to speech and language can help detect Alzheimer’s early – here are five things to look out for

Ten million people are diagnosed with dementia worldwide each year – that’s more than ever. According to the Alzheimer’s Society approximately one million people in the UK are currently living with the disease. Studies predict this figure will rise to 1.6 million people by 2050.

The Conversation

The Rule of Jenny Pen review – John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush excel in malicious nursing home chiller

The twin terrors of dementia and an elderly psychopath hold sway in this striking psychological horror from New Zealand director James Ashcroft

The Guardian - UK

Wendy Williams’s tragic tale shines a light on court-ordered conservatorship

Former talkshow host takes public her battle to remove her guardian, ordered by a court due to dementia and aphasia

The Guardian - US

People Question Medical Standards After Bruce Willis’ Wife Gets Disturbing Call From Top Doctor

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming narrated her conversation with a doctor not long after she spoke about the passing of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa. The post People Question Medical Standards After Bruce Willis’ Wife Gets Disturbing Call From Top Doctor first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Two of the best ways to respond to people with dementia who think they are in a different time or place

Approximately one quarter of hospital beds in acute wards – wards for patients who need close care for a sudden or severe medical conditions – are occupied by someone living with dementia in the UK.

The Conversation

‘Carers need care, too’: Bruce Willis’s wife speaks out after deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa

Emma Heming Willis, who is primary carer for the actor since his dementia diagnosis in 2023, says there is ‘a broader story’ to tell about their plight

The Guardian - UK

Just 5 minutes of daily exercise may significantly lower dementia risk if you follow this one rule, new study says

And the more you exercise, the more benefits you'll see

Woman & Home

Wendy Williams hospitalized after sending cry for help to paparazzi

The former ‘Wendy Williams Show’ host dropped a note from the window of her assisted living facility

The Independent UK

Former firefighter to row 5,500 miles across Indian Ocean for dementia charity

Billy Taylor and his three crew members will row 5,500 miles across the Indian Ocean within 100 days for charity.

Evening Standard

Cameron tells Starmer ‘progress possible’ on dementia after loss of his mother

The former prime minister said that there is ‘still a mountain to climb’, as he recalled the full destructive force of the illness.

Evening Standard

High street opticians could use AI to spot dementia risk with eye scan

New technique means the eye can be studied for markers of brain health and signs of neurodegeneration

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Texas Senate advances bill to start a $3 billion dementia research fund

The legislation would require voters to approve the $3 billion start-up cost, and then the fund would be maintained at no more than $300 million annually.

Evening Standard

OPINION - How society's most vulnerable are still under threat as the Single Justice Procedure scandal rolls on

In the wreckage that is the criminal justice system, any signs of improvement have to be grasped hard and cherished.

Evening Standard

Pensioner, 93, with dementia convicted in fast-track SJP courts for not having car insurance

The pensioner received a criminal conviction despite the details in her letter

The Independent UK

Greater menopause symptoms linked to memory and thinking problems – study

Canadian researchers looked at data from 896 post-menopausal women whose average age was around 64.

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The Guardian - UK

Aston Villa’s Kirsty Hanson: ‘Dementia impacts so many people. It’s nice to connect with fans on a deeper level’

The forward talks to Suzanne Wrack about her 1km a day challenge for Dementia UK after her grandmother was diagnosed and how it has allowed her to slow down

Latin Times

Trump 'Can't Believe' He Called Zelensky a Dictator as Internet Goes Wild: 'Sleepy Donald Incoming'

President Trump is the target of a barrage of mocking comments from social media users after forgetting that he called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy "a dictator" during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Medical Daily

Antidepressants May Worsen Dementia, Says Study: But Experts Have Conflicting Views

Although experts have conflicting views on this surprising finding, the researchers hope their study will help doctors and patients make informed choices when making treatment decisions.

Evening Standard

Simple blood test ‘could predict risk of major diseases decades later’

The highest risk of dementia was found in people whose immune system aged faster than usual – not in people whose brains aged more rapidly.

The Independent UK

The simple diet change that could protect against dementia and motor neurone disease

Boosting your consumption of certain fats could help to keep your brain healthy

Evening Standard

Omega-3s ‘could be vital in motor neurone disease and dementia protection’

Experts specifically looked at alpha linoleic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid found in flaxseed, walnuts and soybean and vegetable oils.

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Protect Your Social Security with a Retirement Safeguard You've Never Heard Of

Even with a power of attorney or joint bank account, the Social Security Administration may hamstring your financial representative without one of these.

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