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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

7,000 steps a day could be enough to improve health, say researchers

Walking 7,000 steps a day was associated with a reduced risk of dying from cancer, type 2 diabetes, dementia, depression, and cardiovascular disease.
Health
#trump
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago
Washington DC

Trump Is Completely Crashing Out Over AOC Wanting To Impeach Him, And His Rant Is Going Viral

fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago
Washington DC

Trump Is Completely Crashing Out Over AOC Wanting To Impeach Him, And His Rant Is Going Viral

#cognitive-decline
#caregiving
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

3 Tools to Heal the Pain of Dementia's Emotional Disconnect

Dementia-related emotional disconnect is a common experience for caregivers that leads to feelings of inadequacy.
Emotional unresponsiveness in dementia can feel personal, triggering deep-rooted fears and self-blame.
Dementia relationship dissonance can be addressed through intentional emotional recognition and reframing.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

3 Tools to Heal the Pain of Dementia's Emotional Disconnect

Dementia-related emotional disconnect is a common experience for caregivers that leads to feelings of inadequacy.
Emotional unresponsiveness in dementia can feel personal, triggering deep-rooted fears and self-blame.
Dementia relationship dissonance can be addressed through intentional emotional recognition and reframing.
#public-health
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

China's dementia incidence is rising fast outpacing the global average

Preventive public-health measures are essential to address the increasing rates of dementia in China.
SF LGBT
fromNature
2 months ago

Tracking older LGBTQ+ people's health: 'I hear their voices and their stories'

Jason Flatt's research exposes health disparities facing older LGBTQIA+ individuals, challenging assumptions about dementia risk linked to education levels.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

This super common condition causes up to a third of all dementia cases - and treating it can delay onset

Treating hearing loss could delay the onset of dementia for numerous older adults.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

China's dementia incidence is rising fast outpacing the global average

Preventive public-health measures are essential to address the increasing rates of dementia in China.
SF LGBT
fromNature
2 months ago

Tracking older LGBTQ+ people's health: 'I hear their voices and their stories'

Jason Flatt's research exposes health disparities facing older LGBTQIA+ individuals, challenging assumptions about dementia risk linked to education levels.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

This super common condition causes up to a third of all dementia cases - and treating it can delay onset

Treating hearing loss could delay the onset of dementia for numerous older adults.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Kids and dementia patients enjoy 'smiles and love'

Mr Ramsay said: "It's about making them happy, about their feelings, about the engagement, smiles, love." He emphasized the importance of emotional connections over medical needs.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Tom Girardi, 86-year-old disbarred lawyer, begins prison sentence as dementia worsens

Tom Girardi, now 86 and suffering from dementia, shifts from being a patient in assisted living to inmate 43156-510 in federal prison, facing a seven-year sentence.
Healthcare
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Utah judge schedules execution by firing squad for a man with dementia

"Taking the life of someone with a terminal illness who is no longer a threat to anyone and whose mind and identity have been overtaken by dementia serves neither justice nor human decency."
US politics
#mental-health
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
SF parents

Her mother gave her the genes for a rare form of dementia, but a Minnesota woman is fighting back

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mental health

A Study Has Revealed The Biggest Risk Factors For Getting Early Dementia, And Knowledge Is Power

fromCbsnews
1 month ago
SF parents

Her mother gave her the genes for a rare form of dementia, but a Minnesota woman is fighting back

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mental health

A Study Has Revealed The Biggest Risk Factors For Getting Early Dementia, And Knowledge Is Power

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

CCTV shows horrific moment carer abuses Bexley pensioner days before death

CCTV footage shows a carer, Bilikesu Olagunju, mistreating an 88-year-old dementia patient, John Attard, through physical and verbal abuse.
Public health
#bruce-willis
fromTODAY.com
4 weeks ago
SF parents

Tallulah Willis Responds to Comment She Shouldn't 'Expose' Dad Bruce Willis With Photos

fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
SF parents

Bruce Willis' Daughter Rumer Shares Emotional Father's Day Post: 'I Wish I Asked You More Questions'

fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
SF parents

Bruce Willis' Daughter Tallulah Shares Sweet Photos of Actor Enjoying 'Sunday Funday' at Home With Family Amid Dementia Battle

fromTODAY.com
4 weeks ago
SF parents

Tallulah Willis Responds to Comment She Shouldn't 'Expose' Dad Bruce Willis With Photos

fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
SF parents

Bruce Willis' Daughter Rumer Shares Emotional Father's Day Post: 'I Wish I Asked You More Questions'

fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
SF parents

Bruce Willis' Daughter Tallulah Shares Sweet Photos of Actor Enjoying 'Sunday Funday' at Home With Family Amid Dementia Battle

#alzheimers
OMG science
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Commentary: 7 million people have Alzheimer's. Why is the Trump administration derailing research?

The NIH terminated a significant Alzheimer's study due to changing agency priorities, raising concerns about research funding.
OMG science
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Commentary: 7 million people have Alzheimer's. Why is the Trump administration derailing research?

The NIH terminated a significant Alzheimer's study due to changing agency priorities, raising concerns about research funding.
#aging
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Fragments of Memories: A Performance Blending Music, Theater, and Lived Experience

This performance explores aging and dementia through music and storytelling.
Mental health
fromtime.com
2 months ago

7 Signs It's Time to Take Your Memory Issues Seriously

Memory lapses are common with aging, but persistent issues should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Healthy Hearing Is an Often Overlooked Key to Aging Well

Caring for hearing is critical to aging well.
Hearing loss is associated with many health risks, but treating hearing loss can help mitigate them.
There are many ways to support people with hearing loss, including using communication best practices.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Fragments of Memories: A Performance Blending Music, Theater, and Lived Experience

This performance explores aging and dementia through music and storytelling.
Mental health
fromtime.com
2 months ago

7 Signs It's Time to Take Your Memory Issues Seriously

Memory lapses are common with aging, but persistent issues should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Healthy Hearing Is an Often Overlooked Key to Aging Well

Caring for hearing is critical to aging well.
Hearing loss is associated with many health risks, but treating hearing loss can help mitigate them.
There are many ways to support people with hearing loss, including using communication best practices.
#cognitive-health
#family
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I'm losing my mum to young-onset dementia. Caring for my baby reminds me who she was

The article highlights the emotional journey of a new mother coping with her mother's dementia.
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
SF parents

Emma Heming Willis Pens Emotional Tribute to Bruce Willis on Father's Day: 'I'm Profoundly Sad Today'

Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I'm losing my mum to young-onset dementia. Caring for my baby reminds me who she was

The article highlights the emotional journey of a new mother coping with her mother's dementia.
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
SF parents

Emma Heming Willis Pens Emotional Tribute to Bruce Willis on Father's Day: 'I'm Profoundly Sad Today'

fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Council unfairly charged fees to man with dementia

Lambeth Council has been found to have unfairly charged a man with dementia nearly 6,500 in interest and legal fees, prompting calls for improved practices.
London politics
#healthcare
Mental health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

People over 65 are being hospitalized 2700% more for this common pastime - which also increases dementia risk

Increased cannabis use among older adults linked to a rise in emergency room visits and heightened dementia risk.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

People over 65 are being hospitalized 2700% more for this common pastime - which also increases dementia risk

Increased cannabis use among older adults linked to a rise in emergency room visits and heightened dementia risk.
#research
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Tracking precisely how learning, memories are formed - Harvard Gazette

A new technique to map the molecular basis of memory formation could lead to therapies for disorders like dementia.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Transformative': the UK lab working on a way to halt genetic type of dementia

AviadoBio is pioneering a potential breakthrough treatment for frontotemporal dementia, aiming to significantly improve patient quality of life.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

'I'm a victim of child sex abuse by a Bexley man, my sibling who died is too'

Anthony Bryant, 88, has been found responsible for sexually abusing children despite being unfit for a full trial due to dementia.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Remembering Michael Sterling Thomas I, artist, poet, philosopher, father

Michael Sterling Thomas, known as the Archangel Wizard, was a multi-talented artist from the Bay Area, leaving a legacy of creativity and philosophical wisdom.
SF parents
#cognitive-aging
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Want to lower your dementia risk? Start by stressing less

Chronic psychological stress influences cognitive aging and dementia risk, with higher prevalence among women and marginalized groups.
#memory
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mindfulness

What Remains When Memory Fades

Memory loss does not erase the self; love and imagination remain.
Psychedelics suggest consciousness can exist without autobiographical memory.
Identity consists of relational patterns, not solely stored memories.
Connection preserves dignity, emphasizing the importance of presence.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Mindfulness

A Different Way to Think About Medicine's Most Stubborn Enigma

Dementia involves complex social and familial dynamics, with memory being a crucial aspect beyond mere recollection.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Remains When Memory Fades

Memory loss does not erase the self; love and imagination remain.
Psychedelics suggest consciousness can exist without autobiographical memory.
Identity consists of relational patterns, not solely stored memories.
Connection preserves dignity, emphasizing the importance of presence.
Mindfulness
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

A Different Way to Think About Medicine's Most Stubborn Enigma

Dementia involves complex social and familial dynamics, with memory being a crucial aspect beyond mere recollection.
#microplastics
#alzheimers-disease
#football
#search-and-rescue
Roam Research
fromMail Online
2 months ago

How cutting-edge tech could soon help find your missing grandma

Advanced technology is crucial for search and rescue teams in finding vulnerable individuals, especially those with dementia.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Mission District

79-Year-Old Peninsula Woman Missing After Hike With Partner and Friends In Portola Valley

Roam Research
fromMail Online
2 months ago

How cutting-edge tech could soon help find your missing grandma

Advanced technology is crucial for search and rescue teams in finding vulnerable individuals, especially those with dementia.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Mission District

79-Year-Old Peninsula Woman Missing After Hike With Partner and Friends In Portola Valley

fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Horror Movie Legend Veronica Cartwright Returns to Her Hitchcockian Roots with 'The Ruse'

Over her 60-plus-year career, Veronica Cartwright has become known for her roles in memorable horror films, returning to the genre in 'The Ruse'.
Film
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong review heartbreak and hope

Ocean Vuong's novel navigates themes of identity, intergenerational connection, and the balance between hope and despair in relationships.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Dear Abby: I realize now why the others refused to go on my sister's outings

Support your sister's social needs while addressing her safety and mobility issues.
Include family members in discussions about managing her independence as dementia progresses.
Relationships
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Dear Abby: My sister may have dementia - should I take her keys?

Addressing a loved one's declining health and driving ability requires direct communication and proactive measures to ensure safety.
#missing-person
Healthcare
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

Dementia Patients Could Make ER Boarding More of a Problem

ER boarding exacerbates challenges for hospitals, particularly affecting dementia patients during their critical wait for beds.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Meet NYC's weed-loving over-60s - as seniors are using marijuana more than ever

Gail Zanchelli, who disliked marijuana as a teen, now relies on THC-infused gummies for pain relief, illustrating changing perceptions about cannabis among seniors.
Mental health
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Elon Musk Has More Than a Dozen Birth Children That He Manages Relationships With Via a Fixer

Musk's ambition for NASA mirrors his personal agenda, as he believes making humanity multiplanetary is essential for the species' long-term survival amid declining population fears.
OMG science
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago

South London mum 'died from stroke after ambulance cancelled by mistake'

Mrs. Pauline Austin, 71, suffered a catastrophic brain bleed after being kept in the care home for hours, unaware that her ambulance request was cancelled.
London politics
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