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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Our little girl, 2, has childhood dementia - it's every parent's worst nightmare'

The parents of a toddler with childhood dementia are advocating for government funding for research into a cure for her rare condition.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"Hitler with dementia" or "superhuman president": the debate on Trump's mental health

The article discusses contrasting views on Donald Trump's mental health, with some labeling him a 'malicious narcissist' in cognitive decline, while his supporters attribute his outbursts to his iconoclastic personality.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dementia warning as 'common' symptom could appear at this time of day

A significant number of dementia patients may experience a symptom known as 'sundowning' during the late afternoon and evening, which can lead to confusion and agitation.

Mar 23 • 03:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Cashless Payments for People with Dementia: Expanding Benefits from Shopping Support

The article discusses the benefits of cashless payment systems for seniors with dementia, highlighting how these systems help manage their daily shopping needs amidst increasing financial challenges like scams.

Mar 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Meat protected some elderly against dementia

Certain types of meat have shown potential protective effects against dementia in older adults, particularly those carrying a genetic risk variant.

Mar 22 • 14:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Can learning a new language prevent dementia?

The article discusses how learning a new language might delay the onset of dementia, using the personal story of the author's father who learned French to help stave off cognitive decline.

Mar 22 • 08:24 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The Mystery of the 8.01 Million Yen Payment for Adult Guardianship: Angered Relatives, Former Judge Says 'Unbelievable'

A troubling incident related to adult guardianship payments has sparked outrage among relatives of a dementia patient, who feel they were overcharged by the appointed attorney.

Mar 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Preventing Consumer Damage Caused by Declining Cognitive Function

The article discusses the challenges faced by elderly individuals with declining cognitive abilities in managing consumer contracts and avoiding fraud.

Mar 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Are you afraid that cholesterol drugs cause dementia? A small analysis from almost 20 years ago may be to blame

A Slovak health column discusses concerns regarding cholesterol-lowering statin medications and their potential link to neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia.

Mar 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Why contact sports are so dangerous for the brain

Researchers have potentially found an explanation for why boxers, rugby players, and other athletes often suffer from dementia-like illnesses long after they stop participating in their sport.

Mar 21 • 04:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Feigning dementia, the only gamble that the Government sustains

The Argentine government is facing growing controversies, yet its officials opt to ignore these issues as a coping strategy, with President Milei continuing his international engagements despite domestic turmoil.

Mar 21 • 01:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

If Memories Are Gone, Is Life Over?

The article reflects on the complexities of memory and identity, exploring the implications of false memories and cognitive decline.

Mar 21 • 01:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Victims of "financial exploitation" among people with dementia; the incident was triggered by abnormalities at financial institutions

An elderly woman with dementia has become a victim of financial exploitation, raising concerns about the vulnerabilities of seniors in financial matters.

Mar 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Financial Assets of People with Cognitive Impairment Reach 260 Trillion Yen: Balancing 'Protection' and 'Use'

The financial assets owned by individuals with dementia or mild cognitive impairment in Japan amount to an estimated 260 trillion yen, highlighting the challenge of managing these assets safely while allowing access to them.

Mar 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

30% of elderly requiring care at home cannot handle their own bank transactions

A recent survey revealed that nearly 30% of elderly people living independently with care needs cannot manage their savings or pay bills alone.

Mar 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

TS: 87-year-old woman taken from emergency in a taxi nearly naked: 'Animals are treated better'

An 87-year-old woman in Turku was taken to a taxi from the emergency department wearing only a diaper, prompting outrage from her daughter about the treatment of her elderly mother.

Mar 20 • 19:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Demi Moore shares touching rare snap of Bruce Willis with his granddaughter on star's birthday

Demi Moore commemorates Bruce Willis's 71st birthday with a heartfelt photo of him and his granddaughter.

Mar 20 • 14:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Could a blood test predict if you will suffer from Alzheimer’s?

A new class of biomarker blood tests may potentially predict the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease years or even decades before symptoms appear, with some recent studies suggesting this could be feasible with a lead time of up to 20 years.

Mar 20 • 08:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

High meat intake linked to lower dementia risk

A study from Karolinska Institute suggests that older individuals with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's may benefit from a high meat diet to lower their risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

Mar 19 • 17:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

My Discovery: What Slows Brain Aging and Protects Against Dementia

A recent study indicates that low doses of lithium may slow cognitive decline and offer neuroprotective benefits against dementia.

Mar 19 • 16:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Memory of a Killer at RTL+: Why is my gun in the refrigerator?

The series 'Memory of a Killer' features Patrick Dempsey as a hitman struggling with dementia, which complicates his criminal life and secret identity.

Mar 19 • 15:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

These hobbies may delay the onset of dementia

Research indicates that engaging in cultural and reading activities from a young age may help delay dementia onset compared to those who do not.

Mar 19 • 09:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Elderly People Are Cheated in Ruthless Ways - Seller Reveals: 'Complete Nonsense With Bright Eyes'

A report highlights the alarming trend of elderly individuals being pressured into purchasing unnecessary products at high prices by unscrupulous sellers.

Mar 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Coffee protects the brain from dementia

New research indicates that moderate coffee consumption is linked to an 18% reduction in dementia risk and slower cognitive decline.

Mar 19 • 04:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

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

AI-powered smart glasses designed to assist those with dementia have won a £1 million Longitude prize.

Mar 18 • 19:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

MIND diet cutting out three foods 'wards off dementia' new study shows

A new study suggests that the MIND diet, which emphasizes vegetables, berries, nuts, and healthy fats while limiting red meat, fried foods, and sweets, may help slow brain aging and ward off dementia.

Mar 18 • 07:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

"Damn it, open your legs" - Caregiver raged at dementia patient and called her "smelly lump"

A caregiver in Finland was dismissed following serious accusations of abusive behavior towards a dementia patient.

Mar 17 • 15:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Learn this sleeping habit – smaller risk of dementia and better ability to learn

A study suggests that regular daytime napping may lead to increased brain volume and a decreased risk of dementia.

Mar 17 • 07:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

49-Year-Old Teacher Forgot Her Students' Names - Received a Terrible Diagnosis

A 78-year-old man, diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, shares his experiences with memory loss in a recent documentary.

Mar 17 • 05:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

High-risk drivers' license aptitude test period reduced from 10 months to 5.5 months

Starting in August, the South Korean police agency and the Korea Road Traffic Authority will shorten the period for evaluating the driving license of high-risk drivers from 10 months to 5.5 months.

Mar 17 • 03:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

STUDY ⟩ This blood marker may predict dementia in women as much as 25 years in advance

A new study suggests that a simple blood test could estimate women's risk of dementia decades before symptoms appear.

Mar 16 • 12:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'Dementia village' could push Americans to rethink how we treat memory loss

A new 'dementia village' in Madison, Wisconsin aims to transform dementia care by creating a supportive, community-oriented environment for individuals suffering from memory loss.

Mar 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Chronic kidney disease patients face another unpleasant risk

Patients with chronic kidney disease are more susceptible to cognitive decline and dementia, with risk varying based on the disease's progression.

Mar 16 • 08:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

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

A study reveals that restraining and sedating dementia patients is common practice in hospitals in England, raising concerns over patient care and safety.

Mar 15 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bombshell NHS care report reveals dementia patients sedated and 'held captive'

A landmark report reveals alarming practices in NHS dementia care, where patients are routinely sedated and confined to their beds, sometimes for weeks.

Mar 15 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

‘NHS hospital secretly sedated me and wouldn't let me leave my bed for a week’

A dementia patient alleges that he was secretly sedated in an NHS hospital and confined to bed for a week.

Mar 15 • 21:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Convicted of million fraud against former stepfather

A woman has been sentenced to prison for defrauding her former stepfather of over 2.8 million kronor while he was suffering from dementia.

Mar 15 • 18:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Increased Risks of Rare Measles Sequelae Amid Rising Cases: 'Suddenly at 10 Years Old, They Have Dementia'

A rise in measles cases in Spain raises concerns about rare long-term neurological sequelae associated with the virus.

Mar 15 • 16:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Dementia, a symptom coming from the hands may signal the disease

A recent report highlights that unusual hand movements can be an alarming signal of advanced Alzheimer's disease, as noted by the Alzheimer's Society in Britain.

Mar 15 • 08:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Five foods that help enhance memory and mental agility

Experts from Harvard and the WHO emphasize that balanced nutrition is crucial for preventing cognitive decline and highlight five essential food groups that protect brain health.

Mar 14 • 23:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Singer launches full blast against Donald Trump – Calls him diapered

Singer Maren Morris criticized Donald Trump in a fiery TikTok video, calling him dementia-ridden and a former TV host in complete bankruptcy.

Mar 14 • 13:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

I Will Not Die of Love, Marta Matute's Debut, Wins the Biznaga de Oro at a Festival in Málaga with a Latin Flavor

Marta Matute's debut film 'I Will Not Die of Love' has won the Biznaga de Oro for Best Spanish Feature at the Málaga Film Festival, recognized for its poignant portrayal of dementia.

Mar 14 • 11:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Sign of dementia others may notice in your behaviour long before memory problems

Experts highlight financial problems as an early warning sign of dementia, potentially arising before memory issues become evident.

Mar 14 • 11:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A vaccine against Alzheimer's? Immunization against shingles reduces dementia risk by 20%

Research indicates that vaccination against shingles may lower the risk of developing dementia by 20%, providing a potential preventive strategy against cognitive decline.

Mar 14 • 00:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bruce Willis' wife creates fund for dementia research and caregiver support

Emma Heming Willis has launched a fund to support families affected by neurodegenerative diseases and fund dementia research, announced during a charity event in New York.

Mar 13 • 15:06 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Emma Heming Willis launches dementia research fund in Bruce’s name

Emma Heming Willis has launched a dementia research fund in honor of her husband, Bruce Willis, to support research and caregiver awareness following his diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia.

Mar 13 • 15:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

You could be a 'real detective' if you can solve tricky puzzle within 10 seconds

A challenging brainteaser claims to test one's detective skills, needing to be solved in just 10 seconds to be considered a genius.

Mar 13 • 12:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

José Abellán, cardiologist: "Almost half of dementia and Alzheimer cases could be prevented with these 5 habits"

Cardiologist José Abellán emphasizes the importance of adopting five healthy habits to prevent nearly half of dementia and Alzheimer cases based on a recent study.

Mar 13 • 10:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Emma Heming, Bruce Willis's wife, creates a foundation to research dementia and support caregivers: "I know he would be proud"

Emma Heming, wife of Bruce Willis, has established a foundation to raise awareness and support for dementia research and caregivers, reflecting on the experience of caring for her husband.

Mar 13 • 10:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Effects of Supplements: 'A Multivitamin Preparation Makes Sense After 50'

Science journalist Bas Kast discusses which supplements may protect against dementia and shares his personal experience with lithium and other potentially risky supplements.

Mar 13 • 04:38 UTC

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