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Scientists reveal how to spot signs of dementia nine years before diagnosis

Early intervention could reduce your risk of developing dementia-related disease

The Independent UK

New research: Why more women than men get dementia

A large new study suggests that lack of education may account for why more women end up with dementia than men.

The New Daily

New dementia cafe opens in south Dublin

A well-known 90-year-old actress was among the attendees at the launch

Dublin Live

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Being declared dead when you're still alive – why these very rare events occur

An 82-year-old woman who was recently pronounced dead at a New York nursing home was later discovered to be alive by funeral home staff. This follows a similar incident in Iowa where a 66-year-old woman with early-onset dementia was declared dead by a nurse, only to be found gasping for…

The Conversation

Speak to your doctor if you are worried about the effects of your medication

Nottingham Post

One daily social practice could help stave off dementia

A new study finds that socially isolated adults are 28 percent more susceptible to dementia than those with a strong, consistent social network.

Inverse

Naughty Boy says first years after mum's dementia diagnosis were 'most difficult'

The 42-year-old put his career on hold when beloved mum Zahida, 68, suffered a stroke after a fall in 2017, which led to vascular dementia

Daily Mirror

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Post-Brexit rules leave British woman with Alzheimer’s facing removal from Sweden

Bed-bound Kathleen Poole, 74, who lives in a dementia care home, has been unable to complete required paperwork

The Guardian - UK

The marriage conundrum: Is it healthier?

Why are married people bound to live healthier, longer lives?

Salon

Caring for a partner with dementia takes a heavy toll. Try holding on to the moments of joy

A two-sided approach of acknowledging the negatives while searching for pockets of happiness may help

The Guardian - AU

Popular medication may increase risk of dementia, new research suggests

Taking prescribed sleeping medication may mean you're more likely to develop the condition, according to scientists.

Daily Record

Popular medication taken by many Irish people could increase dementia risk by staggering 79 per cent

New research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease discovered that white people had a 79 per cent higher risk of developing dementia when on sleeping medication.

Irish Mirror

In HBO special, Marc Maron gets laughs from the most somber of subjects

Comedian touches on abortion, dementia and death in contemplative new show ‘From Bleak to Dark.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-teacher accused of molesting four boys avoids trial

A 91-year-old former primary school teacher accused of sexually abusing four boys in the 1960s is now unfit to stand trial due to severe dementia.

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Richard Marcus, the last founding family member to run Neiman Marcus, dies at 84

Richard Cantrell Marcus, who as the last founding family member to run Dallas-based Neiman Marcus led the company at a time of a major expansion outside Texas, died Saturday at his home in Austin from complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago investment adviser charged with stealing $683,000 from clients, including 2 men with dementia

David S. Wells, 32, is accused of telling clients he would invest their money in publicly traded companies but spending it on himself and losing the rest on risky trades.

Daily Record

Dementia warning as divorced and single people at highest risk of disease

Spouses who get married and stay married - without any breaks - are less likely to develop dementia than anyone else.

The Independent UK

Barbara Windsor’s legacy is about dementia — not her ‘bra flying off’

Scott Mitchell and EastEnders stars will remember Dame Barbara when they run the TCS London Marathon on April 23 for dementia research funding

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The Independent UK

Barbara Windsor’s legacy is about dementia not just ‘bra flying off’ – widower

Scott Mitchell and EastEnders stars will remember Dame Barbara when they run the TCS London Marathon on April 23 for dementia research funding.

Inverse

How Your Diet Could Help (or Hurt) Your Aging Brain

Two recent studies suggest that eating ultra-processed foods may worsen age-related cognitive decline and increase the risk of dementia.

Wales Online

Scientists find simple trick to lower dementia risk - stay married and have kids

"Exactly what causes dementia is a mystery. This survey indicates that being married and a lower risk of dementia are linked, but we don't know why"

Daily Mirror

Ten strategies to deal with life and help your loved ones after Alzheimer's diagnosis

One in 14 people in the UK over the age of 65 has dementia. Journalist Susan Elkin lost her husband Nick to Alzheimer's disease in 2019. Shares some of the strategies that helped them during his rapid decline

Liverpool Echo

Teen 'lost for words' after reading email

Abdul Wase said: "I wouldn't have been able to do it without them"

Dynamite News

Study: Weight Loss Can Be Early Predictor Of Alzheimer's Disease In People With Down Syndrome

Researchers revealed that unintentional weight loss in individuals with Down syndrome may signal the beginning of Alzheimer's disease long before usual cognitive symptoms like memory loss and dementia become apparent. Read further on Dynamite News:

Los Angeles Times

Tom Girardi’s dementia diagnosis likely to be battleground in criminal case

LOS ANGELES — Tom Girardi is expected to wake Monday morning in the memory care unit of an Orange County assisted living facility. After breakfast and the medications he has been prescribed for dementia and other ailments, the 83-year-old is to be driven to a downtown Los Angeles courthouse.

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