dementia

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The development officers will be responsible for raising awareness of childhood dementia, developing understanding among professionals, and ensuring a support network is in place for families affected by it.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Compared with those who did no vigorous activity, individuals with the highest levels saw a 63% lower risk of dementia, a 60% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and a 46% lower risk of death.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

People who have early signs of dementia can sometimes still legally sign certain documents.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Mr. Konishi’s poignant debut—translated from the Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai—combines golden-age charm with the harsh reality of having a loved one with dementia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Bessy had been sick for quite a while; she slipped in and out of dementia.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman