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When everyday tasks become harder: Early clues to Alzheimer’s disease

For many older adults, life is full of routines. Making breakfast, paying bills, shopping, driving, managing appointments and keeping track of medications are tasks done almost automatically. For most, these routines run smoothly, but for some, small disruptions begin to creep in.

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Dementia Care at Home: How Specialist In-Home Aged Care Services Can Help

Dementia or memory loss doesn't arrive all at once. It shows up in small ways at first. It could be a missed appointment or a familiar route that suddenly feels confusing. Or maybe it's just a name that just sits out of reach.

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This Mediterranean-style diet could keep your brain sharp as you age – new study

The Mediterranean diet – rich in olive oil, fish, vegetables and legumes – has long been linked to better heart health. Growing evidence suggests it may also help support brain health as we age, with a brain-focused variation of the diet drawing increasing scientific attention.

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How dying patients in palliative care face ‘postcode lottery’ in their final days

Those in end-of-life care facing ‘postcode lottery,’ a report from MPs says

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Emmerdale’s Danny Miller opens up on dad’s ‘awful’ dementia in emotional interview

‘GMB’ host Ed Balls supported ‘Emmerdale’ star as he admitted he felt ‘selfish’ for seeing his father differently since his diagnosis

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Emma Heming Willis says she was 'made to love' Bruce Willis as couple celebrate 17th wedding anniversary

Emma Heming Willis and Bruce Willis got married on March 21, 2009.

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Emma Heming Willis says she was ‘made to love’ husband Bruce in 17th anniversary post

The ‘Die Hard’ star tied the knot with Heming Willis in 2009

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Bruce Willis Turns 71: Emma Heming Shares Rare Photo Amid Actor's Dementia Battle

Emma Heming Willis marks Bruce Willis's 71st with a rare Instagram photo and frank reflection on facing frontotemporal dementia as a family in public.

International Business Times UK

Bruce Willis’ daughter Rumer shares sweet tribute to ‘daddio’ on his birthday with classic film scenes

The actor’s birthday comes one week after the launch of the Emma & Bruce Willis Fund for Dementia Research and Caregiver Support

The Independent UK

Type 1 diabetes linked to higher dementia risk – new study

As increasing numbers of people with type 1 diabetes live into old age, a large new study has found they face almost three times the risk of developing dementia compared to people without the condition – raising urgent questions about how the disease affects the brain over time.

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AI software for smart glasses wins £1m prize for technology to help people with dementia

Glasses use verbal cues and floating text to assist wearers and are expected to be available in early 2027

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Trump Calls Gavin Newsom 'President of the United States': Dementia Slip or Bizzare Rant?

In an Oval Office meeting, Trump mistakenly called Gavin Newsom 'President of the United States,' sparking backlash.

International Business Times UK

‘Strong evidence’ of lowered dementia risk: the benefits of shingles vaccination

A growing body of evidence suggests the vaccine may also lower risk of stroke and heart attack

The Guardian - US

Trump Hit With Dementia Claims As Geriatric Specialist Points To 'Confabulation' And Cognitive Decline

Geriatric expert analysis highlight potential dementia signs in Trump, including confabulation and cognitive decline.

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Is Walking 10,000 Steps a Day Still the Gold Standard? Experts Reveal the Real Benefits

10,000 steps benefits explained: learn how daily walking improves heart health, lowers dementia risk, and how many steps you actually need each day.

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Restraining and sedating dementia patients ‘routine’ in hospitals in England, study finds

Patients experiencing raised bedside rails, doors and pathways blocked by furniture and physical interventions

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The Big Way Bruce Willis' Wife Is Helping Advocate And Support Dementia Research: 'I Know He Would Be Proud'

This is wonderful.

The Independent UK

Emma Heming Willis announces new charity in husband Bruce Willis’ name to support dementia research

Heming Willis announced the charity Thursday while accepting an award at The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration's Hope Rising Benefit

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5 Surprising Ways You Can Protect Your Brain From Dementia

Many people assume dementia is simply an unavoidable part of aging, but research tells a very different story. Scientists now believe that nearly 45% of...

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Hormone therapy and dementia risk: what a new study says about menopause treatment

Hormone therapy is widely used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats. But scientists have long debated whether it affects dementia risk.

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Bruce Willis' wife Emma pays tribute to husband with new charity fund

Emma Heming Willis is launching a new fund to help support people with dementia, and their caregivers.

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Scientists just uncovered how to spot a devastating disease 25 years early, but only for this specific group

Get ready for some potentially life-changing news, especially if you’re an older woman, because a new blood test might just be able to determine your dementia risk a full 25 years before any symptoms even emerge. This is a huge breakthrough, offering a glimpse into the future of proactive health…

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New Alzheimer's Treatment Options Reveal What Modern Dementia Drugs Can and Cannot Deliver

Learn how new Alzheimer's treatment options work, what today's dementia drugs actually deliver, and who may benefit from these therapies, risks, costs, and access included.

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Hearing loss is often called a dementia risk factor – here’s what the research really shows

Hearing loss and dementia affect millions of people worldwide. But headlines describing hearing loss as the “leading mid-life risk factor” for dementia can be misleading. They often oversimplify complex science, and risk confusing people who are trying to understand what hearing loss can mean for brain health.

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Hospital conversations can distress people with dementia – here’s why

Imagine trying to ask a question and no one answers you. Or hearing people talk around you as if you are not really part of the conversation. For many people living with dementia in hospital, this is a common experience.

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