Dementia

Mohamed Al Fayed Son Claims Father Faked Dementia To Escape Sexual Abuse Charges

08 Dec 2024

Mohamed Al Fayed, the late former owner of Harrods, may have evaded prosecution for numerous sexual offenses by pretending to have dementia, according to his son, Omar Fayed. Omar alleges that his father, who died at 94 last year, used the false claim of mental incapacity to avoid criminal charges...

This British Couple Chooses Double ‘Suicide Pod’ After Wife’s Dementia Diagnosis | What Is Euthanasia?

11 Sep 2024

An elderly British couple, Peter and Christine Scott, who have been married for nearly 50 years, have decided to end their lives together using a double suicide pod. Christine, 80, was recently diagnosed with early-stage vascular dementia, prompting the couple to seek assisted dying in Switzerland. Decision Driven by Concerns...

New mRNA method targets Tau Protein in Alzheimer’s disease

02 Apr 2024

Researchers at The Florey Institute have developed a novel method using mRNA technology to specifically target the harmful tau protein, which accumulates in the brains of dementia patients, including those with Alzheimer's disease. mRNA technology has primarily been used in vaccines, particularly those designed to combat COVID-19. However, The Florey's...

Do’s and Don’ts for Dementia patients

23 Feb 2024

Navigating interactions with a loved one or patient with dementia requires sensitivity, patience, and understanding. Here are some important do's and don'ts to keep in mind when caring for someone with dementia: DO'S 1. Maintain a calm and reassuring demeanor: Approach the person with dementia with a gentle and positive...

Addressing health, lifestyle variables might minimise the risk of young-onset dementia: Study

27 Dec 2023

Researchers have uncovered a diverse range of risk factors associated with young-onset dementia, challenging the notion that genetics is the sole cause of the disease. The study, published in JAMA Neurology by the University of Exeter and Maastricht University, identified 15 risk factors similar to those for late-onset dementia. Currently...

Adults with ADHD needs to be cautious of Dementia

20 Oct 2023

A Rutgers study found that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are around three times more likely to develop dementia than those without the disease. The Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Research Center director at Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI), Michal Schnaider Beeri, coauthored the study, which was published in...

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Dementia

Mohamed Al Fayed Son Claims Father Faked Dementia To Escape Sexual Abuse Charges

This British Couple Chooses Double ‘Suicide Pod’ After Wife’s Dementia Diagnosis | What Is Euthanasia?

New mRNA method targets Tau Protein in Alzheimer’s disease

Do’s and Don’ts for Dementia patients

Addressing health, lifestyle variables might minimise the risk of young-onset dementia: Study

Adults with ADHD needs to be cautious of Dementia

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