All news on the topic: Dementia

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Dementia risk could be reduced by drinking just one espresso coffee a day
Moderate consumption of espresso coffee might combat a key Alzheimer's disease process, a team of scientists including Professor Mariapina D'Onofrio at Verona University have claimed
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Dementia's 10 least known symptoms you need to be aware of and how to spot them
The survey conducted by Opinium found that many don't know the key symptoms of dementia despite the horrific disease being on the rise amid ageing populations across the world
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Revolutionary Alzheimer's drug can stop symptoms - how it could help millions
A gene-silencing treatment known as ALN-APP is bringing new hope to Alzheimer's patients after one single dose was proven to reduce levels of amyloid precursor protein by up to 90 per cent
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Six dementia signs that can develop when you're just 30-years-old
Dementia can develop in people when they are in their earlier 30s and here is a list of six signs to look out for with the advice to go to a doctor where tests can be taken
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'My wife had Alzheimer's at 52 and was so ill she didn't know our girl had died'
Clive Downing, 61, is now appealing for more support for families of those diagnosed with early-onset dementia after his wife Jayne was diagnosed aged jut 52
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Early symptom of dementia identified in new study that increases risk of disease
A recent study has reinforced the idea that there is a link between people who have vision difficulties and those who go on to develop Alzheimer's or another form of dementia
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Seven small signs of dementia you need to know - and they can appear suddenly
Health experts say there are seven warning signs of dementia. The condition is caused by different diseases that damage the brain.
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Staple kitchen ingredient that could have key impact on fighting Alzheimer's
A staple kitchen ingredient has been found to have a "promising effect" on Alzheimer's disease with chemicals identified that could help in its treatment and prevention, a new study found
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Subtle sensory change can be little-known symptom of dementia
While some of the symptoms of dementia are more obvious, like memory loss or language difficulties, more subtle sensory changes can be key in detecting the condition early
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'Harrowing case of Black woman, 90, put in spit hood shows more humanity needed'
We are clearly not defending spitting at police, but if the woman has dementia, is elderly, distressed and confused then I’m sorry – I’m just not having it
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Carer stole £5,000 from vulnerable patients with dementia she was looking after
Carer Faye Collins has been jailed after she stole £4,360 using a dementia patient's bank card, whilst already suspended for stealing money from another vulnerable woman
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New dementia jab could offer hope for millions
The SAGP injection developed by scientists at the Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has had promising trials with mice and is the third jab which could tackle dementia
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Expert talks through 'ABCD' warning signs of dementia and major risk factors
There is currently no cure for dementia, but early diagnosis is crucial to help ensure people can access the treatment and support they need as they prepare for the future
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Kitchen staple could boost memory and ‘prevent progression’ of severe dementia
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University have found a link between the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and improved memory in older adults
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Family of elderly woman beaten to death at care home told of attack in an email
Joan Hobbs, 89, was on July 17 beaten 'black and blue' with a walking frame by a male resident at the IRT Thomas Holt Aged Care Centre in the southern Sydney suburb of Kirrawee
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Losing sense of smell could be one of earliest signs of 'silent killer'
Stud found older adults with an Alzheimer’s gene were 37% less likely to have a good sense of smell, which could be a useful indicator of health issue
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Two little-known dementia symptoms you could spot in loved ones at home
Dementia isn’t a specific disease but an umbrella term for a range of illnesses - of which Alzheimer’s is the most common others include vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia
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Inside Bruce Willis' health struggle with 'slim' treatment options left
Bruce Willis and his family announced the actor has been battling health issues in 2022, with them initially telling fans he had language disorder aphasia, before it progressed to dementia
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Sir Jackie Stewart shares heartbreaking dementia concerns after F1 hero's stroke
Sir Jackie's beloved wife Helen has been fighting dementia for almost a decade, and the Scottish Formula 1 legend is concerned that he too may one day receive that dreaded diagnosis
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The common digestive problem that could be a hidden sign of dementia
Research presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference found that patients with constipation showed signs of an 'older' brain compared to those with regular bowel movements
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England's dementia hotspots mapped as one in 35 have disease - see your area
Dementia is an umbrella term for a number of diseases which effect hundreds of thousands of people in England - but local rates of the illness vary greatly
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Sixteen Candles star Carlin Glynn dies after dementia and cancer struggles
Sixteen Candles star Carlin Glynn has died at the age of 83 after being diagnosed with both cancer and dementia, with her daughter sharing a heartfelt tribute on social media
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Bruce Willis’ wife makes heartfelt plea to fans amid star's dementia struggle
As Die Hard star Bruce Willis faces an ongoing struggle with dementia, his wife Emma took to social media to share a heartfelt message to fans that "those with dementia matter"
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Taking one simple precaution could slash your risk of getting dementia in half
A study suggests almost half of those at risk of cognitive decline could halve their chances of getting dementia by wearing a hearing aid - with experts unclear if hearing loss is a cause or a symptom
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Breakthrough Alzheimer's drug halts brain deterioration and could help millions
A landmark trial has shown that a drug called donanemab has significantly halted brain deterioration - only the second drug ever proven to do so - in a breakthrough for Alzheimer's research