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How to keep dementia from robbing your loved ones of their sense of personhood – tips for caregivers

Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. There are over 6 million people living with dementia in the U.S. and 57 million globally.

The Conversation

Bruce Willis Illness Update: Wife Said Actor's Brain Is 'Failing Him' But It Is A 'Good Thing' - Here's Why

Bruce Willis's wife reveals his brain is failing due to dementia, but says his unawareness of the illness brings unexpected peace.

International Business Times UK

Poor heart health linked to dementia diagnosis later in life, study finds

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis

The Independent UK

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Biological signs of poor heart health linked to later dementia diagnosis – study

Researchers found the link is evident up to 25 years before a dementia diagnosis.

The Independent UK

Why Canada must transform its long-term care system

With Canadians now living longer than ever, the question of who will care for them — and under what conditions — when they can no longer care for themselves has become one of the country’s most pressing issues.

The Conversation

Police find car 17 months after beloved 88-year-old teacher went missing – but no sign of her

Myrtle Polk was in the early stages of dementia when she went missing, her family says

The Independent UK

All 17 Texas Constitutional amendments pass

The propositions include restrictions on the creation of certain taxes, new tax exemptions, investments on water infrastructure and dementia research.

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Texans set to approve $3 billion dementia research fund

The Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas fund, a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, will provide $3 billion in grants to researchers.

The Texas Tribune

Sir Anthony Hopkins set to star in true story of a man who lived digital existence in World of Warcraft

After winning acclaim for his role in dementia drama The Father, Sir Anthony Hopkins is set to star in the true story of a man whose digital existence in World of Warcraft revealed a hidden life of connection and creativity.

BANG Premier

Here’s how many daily steps could help slow Alzheimer’s disease

More physical activity was linked to slower cognitive decline, the study found.

Euronews

Scientists reveal how many steps you need to walk daily to reduce Alzheimer’s risk

A new 14-year study is one of the first to explore the relationship between activity and key markers of the disease

The Independent UK

Walking for more than 5,000 steps per day may reduce Alzheimer’s risk – study

There was a slowing in the build-up of a protein called tau, which becomes abnormal in Alzheimer’s.

Evening Standard

Eight Spooky Retirement Stats That Will Scare the Bejesus Out of You

Think you have retirement planning down to a science? Consider these scary statistics.

Kiplinger

Eating cheese once a week may lower dementia risk, study suggests

Researchers found that regular cheese eaters were 24 per cent less likely to develop the condition over three years compared with non-cheese eaters.

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The Independent UK

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming says the actor doesn’t know he has dementia

The actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023

The Independent UK

Brain training games do actually improve your memory, study shows

Results show certain online brain exercises reduce dementia risk, researchers say

Evening Standard

Lesley Joseph admits best friend Pauline Quirke is 'not okay' as she gives update on co-star's dementia

Lesley also said she was going to visit her Birds of a Feather co-star

Woman & Home

Pauline Quirke's dementia 'has gathered pace' as Birds of a Feather cast offer sad update on her condition

The actress was diagnosed with the condition in 2021, but the news was only made public in January this year

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The Independent UK

Eating cheese once a week could reduce risk of dementia, study finds

Scientists believe nutrients in dairy products may support neuronal maintenance

The Independent UK

Groundbreaking new method could lead to earlier detection of Alzheimer’s

New method may also help improve the development of dementia drugs

BANG Premier

Fawlty Towers legend John Cleese leads tribute to sitcom co-star Prunella Scales

John Cleese has paid his respects to his Fawlty Towers co-star and on-screen wife, Prunella Scales, who has died at the age of 93.

International Business Times UK

Prunella Scales Cause of Death: Actress' Last Day Was Spent Watching Fawlty Towers

Prunella Scales, iconic Sybil Fawlty, dies aged 93 after bravely living with dementia. Discover her incredible career, touching final days, and lasting legacy.

The Independent UK

Prunella Scales, who played Sybil in British sitcom 'Fawlty Towers,' dies at 93

Actor Prunella Scales has died at 93

International Business Times UK

Trump Flaunts 'Perfect' Dementia Test Score, Mocks AOC and Jasmine Crockett

Donald Trump claims a 'perfect' cognitive test score at Walter Reed and mocks AOC and Jasmine Crockett, reviving questions about age, IQ, and mental fitness.

Evening Standard

Pensioner with dementia in care home convicted in fast-track courts over unpaid £43 car bill

The pensioner’s conviction is the latest scandal to emerge from the controversial Single Justice Procedure

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