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Care review – this searing portrayal of dementia raises urgent questions for us all

Alexander Zeldin’s devastating play depicts the gruelling loneliness and confusion of life in a care home

The Guardian - UK

Bruce Willis’ daughter Rumer reveals how her dad’s personality has changed since dementia diagnosis

‘He’s always been this kind of macho dude,’ Rumer said in a recent interview

The Independent UK

Blood biomarkers could detect earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease – and slow its progression

Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions worldwide, has a long preclinical stage. It potentially begins decades before clinical symptoms become apparent.

The Conversation

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Donald Trump Dementia Claims Ignite as Fox News Viewers Blast Bizarre 'Waterproof' Remark

Donald Trump's 'waterproof' Reflecting Pool remark sparked mockery and renewed debate over his mental sharpness, though no medical evidence has supported the claims.

International Business Times UK

Federal Watchdog Finds Nursing Homes Sedating Dementia Patients with Antipsychotics — and Calls for a Crackdown

Families place loved ones in nursing homes expecting safety, dignity, and compassionate care. But alarming new federal watchdog reports suggest that some facilities are relying...

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Donald Trump Insists 'I Look So Thin' in Bizarre Briefing as Experts Warn of 'Advancing Dementia' Signs

Donald Trump brushed off scrutiny of his appearance by telling reporters 'I look so thin' at a White House construction site, even as questions grow about the 79-year-old president's health.

International Business Times UK

The medical myth Nathan wants to bust about dementia

A mother's struggle inspired his medical research.

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Coffee Is Good for Your Brain

Researchers tracked 130,000 people for over 40 years and found coffee was associated with reduced risk of dementia.

Reason

Demi Moore Allegedly 'Checked Into Rehab' After Fulfilling Her Promise to Never Leave Bruce Willis Alone

Demi Moore maintains a close bond with ex-husband Bruce Willis amid his dementia battle, despite false rumours of her overstepping boundaries in his care.

International Business Times UK

Joe Scarborough scoffs at Trump having ‘dementia’ but says president is growing more erratic

President Donald Trump has become more ‘exaggerated’ in his personal characteristics, Morning Joe host argues, in attack on commander-in-chief for abandoning U.S. allies in Europe

The Independent UK

ICU Nurse Leaves a Dementia Patient for 30 Seconds. What She Does Next Leaves Him Confused: ‘You’re Worried About AI Taking Our Jobs?’

Nursing is no easy job, and TikTok has seen enough nightmare stories from those on the job. The hospital is a chaotic place, but even strange encounters with patients could quickly turn into comedy skits. Addison (@big_daddy_addie), an ICU nurse, left his patient for 30 seconds—what he came back to…

The Mary Sue

Donald Trump Blames Military for 'Melody' Gaffe Amid Renewed Dementia Fears

Trump blaming autocorrect and even the military for calling Melania 'Melody' has revived questions over his health as he heads for another closely watched medical check‑up.

International Business Times UK

‘Frailty and terrible rage’: Linda Bassett on Call the Midwife, her crap-free CV and selling ice creams at Olivier’s Old Vic

Best known as Nurse Phyllis in the TV hit, the actor is a peerless interpreter of Caryl Churchill and is starring in Alexander Zeldin’s ‘Shakespearean’ play about dementia. She looks back on a career of unconventional choices

The Guardian - UK

Cops open to dementia training after gran's Taser death

Working with a government-backed dementia training provider could be a possibility for police after an officer fatally tasered a 95-year-old grandmother.

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International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Addresses 'Dementia' Speculation Over His 'Zigzag' Walk, Wants To Avoid Biden-Style Fall

Donald Trump says his slow, 'zigzag' walk off Air Force One is a deliberate attempt to avoid a Biden-style fall that would dominate media coverage for years.

The Conversation

Bilingualism and sex hormones may provide a new link to brain resilience and dementia risk

Why do some people maintain good memories and have healthy brains even as they age?

AAP

Cop could have been ordered not to taser great grandmum

The supervisor of an officer who tasered a 95-year-old woman could have directed him to re-holster the weapon before he fired, an inquest has been told.

International Business Times UK

Trump Confirmed to Attend Major White House Medical and Dental Exams on May 26; Critics Claim It's Another Dementia Test

President Trump's upcoming medical exam at Walter Reed has sparked political debate over his health and age, with critics questioning his mental fitness and transparency.

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Bruce Willis Brain Donation Plan Resurfaces As Family Pushes Forward With Major FTD Research Fund

Bruce Willis's family plans to donate his brain for research into frontotemporal dementia, supported by a new fund to aid scientific studies and caregiver support

The Guardian - UK

‘The mouth is a gateway into your body’: the fascinating, frightening links between our gums and our health

Scientists are discovering more and more associations between poor oral health and everything from heart disease to dementia. But can flossing and brushing properly guarantee a longer life?

The Independent UK

Spirit Airlines passenger with dementia found dead after staff ‘abandoned’ him at airport, lawsuit says

Exclusive: Alone and disoriented, 75-year-old Marcos Humberto Vindel Osorio wandered out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport and onto a busy highway, where he was fatally struck by ‘multiple vehicles,’ according to his family

The Independent UK

Researchers may have found a new clinical marker for dementia risk

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International Business Times UK

How Did Ted Turner Die? CNN Founder Passes Away Leaving $2.5 Billion Legacy

CNN founder Ted Turner has died aged 87 at his Florida estate after years living with Lewy body dementia, leaving behind a $2.5 billion fortune and a reshaped global news industry.

The Independent UK

Study finds falls after age of 40 could increase future dementia risk

For people experiencing multiple falls after this age, their future risk could increase up to 74 per cent, say scientists

The Independent UK

I’m a doctor. This is how your lifestyle could be increasing your risk of Alzheimer’s

Certain lifestyle changes can lower the risk of Alzheimer’s

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