Dementia

Forum: Help hired helpers looking after those with dementia at home

As seniors age at home, untrained helpers are figuring out dementia care alone

The burden of caring for dementia patients often falls on helpers who are neither trained nor equipped to handle it.

NFL legend Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis at Hall of Fame induction

NFL Hall of Fame enshrinee Roger Craig posing on stage on Aug 8, during the Class of 2026 enshrinement ceremony at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

Is super-aged Singapore prepared for dementia?

There is a profound difference between general awareness and knowing what to do when your parent or your spouse look into your eyes and no longer recognise your face, says the writer.

What are you most proud of? New card deck encourages seniors to share personal memories

A new deck of 90 cards have been designed to help older adults recall memories and share life stories.

Revered folk singer Linda Perhacs reported missing

Friends of Linda Perhacs, 82, had been unable to reach her ever since she was discharged from an assisted living facility eight months ago.

Forum: Those at the end of life need greater compassion and care

England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died from brain injury linked to heading football, court rules

England’s 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles headed a football around 140,000 times during his career, and died aged 78 suffering from severe dementia.

Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented, delayed: WHO

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Former football players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find

The study was looking to establish if repetitive impacts like heading the ball affect the risk of developing dementia in footballers.

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