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Marcus Trescothick: The more we can raise awareness of Alzheimer’s the better

Interim England white-ball head coach Trescothick’s father Martyn has dementia.

The Independent UK

Study Identifies Food Items That Could Cut Risk Of Dementia

The study revealed that those with the highest adherence to a flavonoid-rich diet, particularly tea, red wine, and berries, had a lower risk of dementia, with a more pronounced effect in those with a high genetic risk, hypertension, and depressive symptoms.

Medical Daily

Brothers Discover They Have Rare Dementia Gene, Decide to Run Length of Entire Country: 'Our Time is Short'

The brothers lost their mother to the disease in 2016.

Latin Times

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Why light pollution may be linked to greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Light pollution is a growing issue. Over the past 25 years, artificial lighting has surged by 49% worldwide. For perspective, the brightness of the night sky has risen by almost 10% per year over the last 12 years. Around 80% of the global population is now affected by light pollution.

The Conversation

OPINION - The Standard View: Fast-track justice is not fit for purpose

Until the single justice procedure is fundamentally overhauled, miscarriages of justice will continue to be uncovered. A joint Evening Standard/ITV News investigation has again revealed vast inadequacies in the system, from grieving families to pensioners with dementia and even the dead being wrongly prosecuted under secretive fast-track courts.

Evening Standard

What are flavonoids and what foods are they in? As study suggests they lower risk of dementia

Flavonoid-high foods such as berries, leafy greens and citrus fruits have a plethora of health benefits.

The Independent UK

Flavonoid-rich foods and drinks may cut risk of dementia, study finds

Researchers say six additional servings of foods such as berries, tea and red wine daily could lower the risk by 28%

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Consuming berries, tea and red wine ‘may reduce the risk of dementia’

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast said evidence suggests that risk factors such as diet can play an important role in prevention of dementia.

The Independent UK

Aged care nurse 'ashamed' of failing to assess, treat 93yo woman after fall

'He knew the resident was vulnerable due to her age and dementia'

Newcastle Herald

Could geriatric hospitals reduce pressure on the health system? Maybe – but improving aged care is paramount

Australia is facing a surge in hospital presentations in older adults. Between 2015–16 and 2019–20, hospitalisations among people aged 75–84 increased by an average of 3% annually, the largest rise of any age group.

The Conversation

Community attitudes pose dementia challenge

Discrimination is still startlingly commonplace for those living with dementia, underscoring the need for more inclusive communities.

AAP

‘It’s the only disease where you’re not supported to fight for your life’: why Kate Swaffer is demanding dementia rights

When Swaffer was diagnosed with younger onset dementia at 49, she was told to prepare for the end. Instead she embarked on a mission

The Guardian - AU

5 weight loss exercises for weekend warriors

Can working out twice a week bring you as many benefits as exercising every day? The answer could be yes to a large extent, if you are fulfilling the World Health Organization's recommendation of getting at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week. Exercising daily can keep your…

The Times of India

Stolen Generations call for support to age with dignity

Australia's Stolen Generations survivors need trauma-informed care as they age, say the organisations who support them.

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What the government’s home care changes mean for ageing Australians

The Albanese government has this week announced it will introduce one of the largest reforms to Australia’s aged-care sector to date.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: dementia prescriptions reveal crisis point, Trump rejects debate rematch, fire ants threaten koalas

The number of Australians taking medication for the disease has increased 50% in the past decade

The Guardian - AU

Dementia prescriptions jump 46% in a decade as Australia urged to prepare for ‘full impact’ of disease

Neuroscientist says rapidly ageing population puts country at forefront of a health crisis

The Guardian - AU

Toby lives with childhood dementia. Limited funding in Australia is leaving families without hope

Death rates from childhood cancer have almost halved but there has been no improvement in survival rates for children with dementia

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Evening Standard

British couple plan to die in double ‘suicide capsule’ at Swiss clinic

Peter and Christine Scott, from Suffolk, made the decision after she was recently diagnosed with early-stage vascular dementia

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Excessive Light Pollution At Night Linked To Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Exposure to outdoor light after dark could increase the prevalence of dementia more than many other risk factors.

The Guardian - UK

Treating eyesight issues could prevent one in five dementia cases, study finds

Up to 19% of dementia cases in older people could be attributed to vision impairments, research suggests

The Conversation

How much does aging affect mental acuity? It’s debatable

I cringed recently while driving to the clinic where I specialize in geriatric medicine when I heard a young radio announcer refer to old people as “wiggy,” a pejorative for wacky.

The Independent UK

Picking your nose could contribute to risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

A letter citing 10 studies, published by the American Journal of the Medical Sciences, says picking your nose could increase risk of dementia

The Guardian - UK

Woman, 86, told she no longer has to repay £13,000 in benefits in DWP U-turn

Exclusive: Case of Sia Kasparis, who has dementia, had been highlighted in Guardian investigation into unpaid care

The Conversation

Research shows diabetes drug could reduce dementia risk. Here’s how the two diseases may be linked

A Korean study published recently suggests people with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed a particular class of drug might be at a significantly lower risk of dementia.

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