Is soccer about to go the way of American football? Scientists found CTE and Alzheimer’s in soccer pros’ brains – Quartz


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Is soccer about to go the way of American football? Scientists found CTE and Alzheimer's in soccer pros' brains
Quartz
In 2002, UK soccer fans—or rather football fans—were shocked when a coroner determined that celebrated retired player Jeff Astle, 59, had died of dementia caused by a long career heading the soccer ball. Heading is, of course, central to playing ...
Signs of dementia found in a small number of retired footballersAlzheimer's Society
Study warns of possible dementia risk to footballersITV News
Heading a football raises the risk of dementia: Study of retired footballers finds that it can lead to brain damageDaily Mail
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TV ad showing Santa with dementia ‘not too upsetting for children’ – The Guardian


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TV ad showing Santa with dementia 'not too upsetting for children'
The Guardian
... shows Santa forgetting Christmas after developing dementia has been cleared by the ad watchdog following complaints it was offensive and could distress children. The festive campaign, called Santa Forgot, was run by the charity Alzheimer's Research ...

Alzheimer’s Australia calls for national dementia strategy as disease set to cost $18b by 2025 – ABC Online


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Alzheimer's Australia calls for national dementia strategy as disease set to cost $18b by 2025
ABC Online
Dementia is set to cost Australia an estimated $18 billion a year by 2025 and Alzheimer's Australia is calling for a national strategy to combat the disease. A new report, The Economic Cost of Dementia in Australia 2016-2056, was conducted by the ...
New dementia figures reveal 'staggering' multibillion-dollar costThe Sydney Morning Herald

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‘A person diagnosed with dementia has no chance’: disease a growing cost for families and society – The Sydney Morning Herald


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'A person diagnosed with dementia has no chance': disease a growing cost for families and society
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Dementia is the second-highest leading cause of death, behind heart disease, in Australia but there is no national strategy to address it, says Alzheimer Australia spokesman Professor Graeme Samuel. "Dementia is one of the major chronic diseases of ...

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Alzheimer’s Research UK’s income up 24 per cent – Civil Society Media


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Alzheimer's Research UK's income up 24 per cent
Civil Society Media
The organisation said that £14.8m of that figure were invested in dementia research. The figures made Alzheimer's Research UK one of the country's top 10 fastest growing medical research charities. Hilary Evans, chief executive of Alzheimer's Research ...

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Why African-Americans are at greater risk for Alzheimer’s | WOODTV … – WOODTV.com


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Ditch the date and support a person with dementia this Valentine’s … – Alzheimer’s Society


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Ditch the date and support a person with dementia this Valentine's ...
Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society urgently calls on social butterflies, shopaholics and nature lovers to volunteer with new matching style service. Alzheimer's Society's new ...
Charity turns matchmaker for dementia project (From The Northern ...The Northern Echo (registration)
Ditch dating apps but share the love: finding a match for people with ...The Guardian

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Alzheimer’s Association offers programs in Orange County – Times Herald-Record


Alzheimer's Association offers programs in Orange County
Times Herald-Record
“The Basics: Memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's disease,” will be held from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22. This program covers basic dementia-related topics such as the warning signs, differences between dementia and Alzheimer's disease, how ...

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Alzheimer’s Association The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease – Berea Online


Alzheimer's Association The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease
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If you have a loved one who is newly diagnosed, or if you just want to learn more about Alzheimer's disease, this program is for you. This presentation will explore what everyone should know about memory loss issues and what they mean for all of us.

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David Baddiel reveals he has stopped kids from visiting dad because dementia makes him say rude things – The Sun


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David Baddiel reveals he has stopped kids from visiting dad because dementia makes him say rude things
The Sun
Someone suffering with dementia may also exhibit changes in their mood or behaviour. Dementia begins when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer's or a series of strokes. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia – but not ...

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