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Blood test could ‘reliably rule out’ Alzheimer’s, trial finds

There are hopes it will offer reassurance to patients with cognitive decline and help them avoid unnecessary further testing, researchers said.

Evening Standard

Bruce Willis’ early dementia signs were mistaken for a childhood stutter

‘Die Hard’ star’s frontotemporal dementia was initially misdiagnosed due to his lifelong struggle with a stutter

The Independent UK

Not the time to share: NZ needs to rethink multi-bed hospital rooms

As New Zealand agonises over its hospitals – where they are, how they should be staffed and how they should be funded – a key element in the debate is being missed: the need for single rooms in all public hospitals.

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Bruce Willis' stutter returned before FTD diagnosis

Emma Heming Willis didn't think "in a million years" that the return of Bruce Willis' stutter would be the first sign he had dementia.

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Bruce Willis' wife won't 'sugarcoat' realities of his condition for daughters

Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, won't "shield" the realities of his condition, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), from their young children.

BANG Premier

'Weekend Warriors' Reap Cognitive Benefits Comparable To Regular Gym Goers: Study Finds

The study revealed that 13% of mild dementia cases might be avoided if all middle-aged adults exercised at least once or twice a week.

Medical Daily

Intermittent weekend exercise has same brain benefits as regular workouts, study finds

Research reveals positive cognitive health impacts of exercising once or twice a week are much the same as exercising more often

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Weekend workouts as good as daily exercise for keeping your mind sharp, study finds

Exercise twice or more a week was linked to lower mild dementia rates in a study of 10,000 people

The Independent UK

Weekend bouts of exercise cut the risk of mental decline, study shows

There is a growing body of evidence that it is not when you exercise – but the fact you are doing it – that produces health results.

The Independent UK

Poor sleep may lead to higher risk of dementia, scientists find

Sleeping badly shown to age middle-aged brain by nearly three years and linked to poorer brain health years later

The Independent UK

More than seven in 10 dementia clinic appointments booked by women – Nationwide

Free clinic appointments in Nationwide branches are available for anyone affected by dementia, including family members and carers.

Evening Standard

Tens of thousands of UK dementia patients to be enrolled in clinical trials

News of the £20m scheme comes as new drug for Alzheimer’s was rejected for use on NHS in England

The Guardian - UK

£20m initiative to tackle ‘historically low’ numbers in dementia clinical trials

The Dementia Trials Accelerator will allow ‘tens of thousands’ to take part in trials.

The Independent UK

Dorset care home latest: Three found dead and four in hospital after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

Four residents of Gainsborough Care Home taken to hospital and others – some thought to have dementia – moved to nearby church

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These Dementia-Friendly Places Welcome Alzheimer's Patients

Dementia-friendly towns, restaurants and cruises can improve the lives of people with dementia by offering experiences that ease their isolation.

Evening Standard

New Alzheimer’s drugs should be available on NHS, says patient’s wife

New disease-modifying drugs work best when they are given to patients in the early stages of the disease.

Evening Standard

Alzheimer’s drug rejected for widespread use by NHS spending watchdog

Donanemab is a so-called disease-modifying treatment.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Supreme Court justice’s oversight of trust belonging to millionaire with dementia raises ethics concerns

Despite objections from her family, John Devine oversees the trust of Elvie Kingston, a clear violation of Texas’ judicial ethics rules, experts said. His wife is also her legal guardian.

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The Guardian - UK

Scottish judge calls for compulsory tests for over-80 drivers after fatal crash

Edith Duncan, who was 91 and had dementia, held full licence at time of crash that killed three-year-old boy

International Business Times UK

Boomer Shocked by Eviction Notice, Discovers Husband with Dementia Hasn't Paid Bills in Three Years

After seeing how life insurance financially assisted his mom when her husband was diagnosed with dementia, a man decided to purchase his own policy to protect his family.

The Guardian - UK

Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out

Research at the Francis Crick Institute could lead to new drugs to counter progress of diseases like Alzheimer’s

The Independent UK

Researchers investigating if drugs can be repurposed to combat dementia

Developing new medications for diseases like Alzheimer’s can be very expensive, and take a long time.

The Independent UK

What are the main types of dementia? As new technique could ‘revolutionise’ how disease is diagnosed

Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia and frontotemporal dementia are the four main types.

The Independent UK

New breakthrough laser test could detect different types of dementia in seconds

Diagnosing dementia can take more than two years with current tools

International Business Times UK

Ex-Citibank Worker Gets 16-Month Jail Sentence After Stealing $166K From 79-Year-Old With Dementia

Juan Velez, a Citibank personal banker in New York City, was sentenced to six months after admitting to stealing $150,000 from an elderly client with dementia.

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