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· Michelle De Pacina
Bilingualism may help protect against dementia, study reveals
A new study suggests that bilingualism can help maintain memory in older adulthood. In the study “Linking early-life bilingualism and cognitive advantage in older adulthood,” researchers in Germany found that bilingualism may act as a protective factor against dementia.
· Carl Samson
91-year-old woman with dementia punched, knocked into concrete in SF attack
A 91-year-old woman has reportedly fallen victim to a seemingly random attack in San Francisco’s Richmond District. The incident occurred at around 11 a.m. on Thursday, according to ABC7 News reporter Dion Lim, who spoke to the victim’s daughter.
· Bryan Ke
No jail time for man who shoved 92-year-old Asian man with dementia in Vancouver, says judge
Jamie Bezanson, the man who attacked a 92-year-old Asian man with severe dementia at a 7-Eleven in East Vancouver on March 13, 2020, will not be facing prison time. Bezanson received a conditional discharge and was given a one-year probation during his hearing on Monday. Judge…
· Ryan General
Elderly Asian Man With Severe Dementia Manhandled in Racist Attack in Vancouver
Editor’s Note: Vancouver Police have identified the suspect but have not released further information to the public at this time. The Vancouver Police had sought the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a racist assault against a 92-year-old Asian man with severe dementia…
· Carl Samson
Grandma With Dementia Gives Grandkids Wedding Rings for After She’s Gone
A Vietnamese grandmother living with dementia has given her grandchildren early wedding rings in anticipation that she may no longer be with them when their time to marry comes. Pham Le, 88, handed the rings to her granddaughter, Amy Nguyen, and her sister, who came all the way…
· Ryan General
Thai Mom With Dementia Leaves House to See Son Nearby, Walks 400 Miles to China
Eight months ago, a 59-year-old Thai woman with dementia left her house to see her son who lived nearby, but ended up walking 400 miles to China. The woman, identified as Kaeomanee Arjaw, belongs to the ethnic Akha hill tribe. She lives in Chiang Rai, which is situated in the…
· Ryan General
Missing Elderly Chinese Woman With Dementia Found Cleaning Tomb of Dead Husband
A Chinese man had the scare of his life after discovering that his 80-year-old mother with dementia had apparently gone missing. Identified only as grandma Wu, the missing woman was eventually found sweeping the snow off her late husband’s grave in the rural Shanshui Village of…
· Ryan General
Japanese ‘Black Widow’ Confesses to Killing Her Husband with Cyanide, Claims Dementia Later
On July 10, a Japanese woman, who was dubbed “Black Widow”, confessed to killing her last husband using cyanide only to retract the statement two days later. In the murder trial that has since gripped Japan, 70-year-old Chisako Kakehi is being accused of killing three partners…
· Editorial Staff
Japanese Restaurant Always Gets Orders Wrong Because They Hire Waiters With Dementia
A pop-up restaurant in Japan has been making headlines for their unique concept of hiring waiters with dementia. Located in Tokyo’s Toyosu District, “The Restaurant Of Order Mistakes” was open for a trial period from June 2 to June 4.
· Carl Samson
Japanese researchers create AI models to screen for Alzheimer’s disease
Japanese researchers successfully developed machine learning models to predict elevated levels of brain amyloid beta (Aβ), a key indicator of Alzheimer’s disease risk. Key findings: Three models demonstrated a significant ability to identify individuals with higher brain amyloid…
· Michelle De Pacina
Wasabi may provide ‘really substantial’ boosts to memory: study
A study by researchers at Tohoku University in Japan suggests that wasabi may have properties beneficial to short- and long-term memory, particularly in the context of cognitive function and dementia. About the study: In the study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers…
· Ryan General
Drinking tea, coffee may lower risk of cognitive disorders: study
Caffeine, a key component of both tea and coffee, plays a pivotal role in enhancing brain function and safeguarding against long-term cognitive issues
· Carl Samson
California man, 87, beaten to death by transient man in his own home
A homeless man has been arrested for the murder of an 87-year-old Asian man in his own apartment in Garden Grove, California, on Thursday night. What happened: A home security video recorded the moments leading up to the death of Chuong Pham in his home in the 9900 block of…
· Ryan General
$3.4M grant to fund study on racism’s impact on Alzheimer’s risk, care for Asian Americans
The National Institute on Aging will provide the grant to the research led by a research team at the University of Maryland
· Carl Samson
Chinese herbal medicine offers hope for memory loss, trial shows
A world-first clinical trial in Australia has found that Sailuotong (SLT), a Chinese herbal medicine compound, can significantly improve memory and executive functions in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Key findings: The trial, led by researchers at Western Sydney…
· Carl Samson
10 fun ways anyone can celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
Since the first Asian immigrants — Filipino sailors aboard a Spanish ship — arrived in the U.S. in the 16th century, Asian American/Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) have been an integral part of American society. Today, they make up the fastest-growing racial group in the country, and…
· Ana Yoo
MSNBC’s Katie Phang tears up during interview with James Hong
James Hong brought host Katie Phang to tears during his appearance as a guest on MSNBC’s “The Katie Phang Show” on Sunday. Following the historic Oscars sweep by “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” Hong, 94, wore a cap with googly eyes — a nod to one of the film’s popular icons…
· Iris Jung
Singaporean man uses Google Maps to ‘visit’ late grandma whenever he misses her
A Singaporean TikTok user went viral after sharing that he uses Google Maps to “visit” his late grandmother whenever he misses her. On Jan. 27, TikTok user @retroridersg posted his now-viral video, which has already garnered over 98,000 views and 7,000 likes. In the 14-second…
· Khier Casino
Korean TikToker who went viral for taking care of dying husband creates GoFundme
A Korean woman who went viral on TikTok for sharing videos of herself taking care of her late husband at a local hospital has created a GoFundMe to help pay off medical debt as well as her own dental health issues. Seung Kim, also known as @blackbeltmom67 on TikTok, garnered…
· Khier Casino
Taiwanese nursing home apologizes for hiring stripper to entertain disabled veterans
A nursing home for veterans in Taiwan has issued an apology after enlisting the services of a lingerie-clad stripper to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Viral footage filmed by an attendee shows one of the elderly vets getting a handful of breasts as the stripper “twerks” over…