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Bruce Willis and wife Emma Heming Willisfelt there was 'no hope, no direction, no support' after FTD diagnosis

Bruce Willis and his wife Emma Heming Willis were left with "no hope, no direction [and] no support" when he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2022.

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Early warning sign of Parkinson’s could change how it’s treated

The toxins could potentially be used as ‘markers’ for doctors to identify Parkinson’s patients at a higher risk of developing dementia

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Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia. But why is it fatal?

Most of us know dementia – a broad term for several disorders involving declines in memory, language and thinking – can severely affect daily life.

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40 Times People Lied And Later Found Out The Consequences It Had For Other People

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Rare Bruce Willis Photos During His Illness Shared By Family: Here's How The Actor Is Doing Now

Bruce Willis appears in rare family photos as loved ones share an update on his health and life amid his battle with frontotemporal dementia.

International Business Times UK

‘I’m worried my mother-in-law might have dementia – how can I help her?’

woman&home columnist Anna Richardson, whose father has vascular dementia, advises a reader on the practical and emotional support she can give to her loved one

Woman & Home

“Doctors thought I had dementia, but it was actually perimenopause”

Katie had to endure four years of exhaustion and low moods until she finally found the right answer

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What is lecanemab, the newly approved Alzheimer’s drug? Can it really slow down dementia?

Dementia is a condition that results in progressive memory or thinking problems. It’s now the most common cause of death in Australia. There are many different causes of dementia, but Alzheimer’s disease accounts for around 60–80% of all cases.

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Guidelines developed for Australia's biggest killer

Researchers have identified four key issues faced by people experiencing dementia at home or in aged care to evaluate whether quality care is being delivered.

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Could your urine predict your dementia risk?

A simple urine test could reveal your risk of developing dementia decades before symptoms appear, a new study shows. For the study, my colleagues and I tracked 130,000 people and found that protein in the urine may act as an early warning sign for memory problems.

The Conversation

Drinking any amount of alcohol raises dementia risks, study warns

The more alcohol you drink the higher your risk of dementia, the study found.

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Cycling might help prevent the onset of dementia, new study finds

The brains of nearly half a million people were studied by researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China and the University of Sydney

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Even people who drink low quantities of alcohol at risk of dementia, according to huge new study

Researchers say the latest analysis challenges the common belief that low levels of alcohol are beneficial for brain health

The Independent UK

Drinking any amount of alcohol may increase dementia risk, study suggests

The findings challenge the idea that light drinking could benefit brain health, researchers said.

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Does Donald Trump Have Dementia? Expert Insists POTUS Is 'Clearly Deteriorating', Presents His 'Proof'

Clinical psychologists say they observe cognitive and physical decline in Donald Trump, citing language slips, memory gaps and motor issues, while the White House insists he remains in excellent health. What's the evidence and what remains unproven.

The Independent UK

NHS risks missing ‘new era’ of Alzheimer’s treatment without major reforms, experts warn

A new ‘medical revolution’ in treating Alzheimer’s disease is coming, a leading professor says

Evening Standard

NHS ‘not ready’ for new era of Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment, experts say

It comes as a series of papers by 40 experts said a ‘concerted societal effort’ is needed to ensure patients benefit fully from scientific advances.

International Business Times UK

Trump Slammed for 'Weird' Dancing at Charlie Kirk Memorial as 'Dementia' Claims Spread

Donald Trump has been criticised for his behaviour at Charlie Kirk's memorial, with viral footage showing him dancing beside the activist's widow. Critics branded the moment 'inappropriate', with some claiming it pointed to signs of dementia.

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‘I love life’: The man who has scheduled his death so he can enjoy living

Despite Alzheimer’s, Alex Pandolfo leads a full life. But when his health declines, he plans to have an assisted death.

The Guardian - UK

Is it true that … doing puzzles prevents dementia?

Completing a fiendish jigsaw certainly engages many areas of the brain, but genetics and other lifestyle factors also play their part

The Independent UK

Study lists daily habits that can slow dementia

Same lifestyle changes proven effective for reducing heart disease risk can also help reduce cognitive decline

Evening Standard

River City duo join film made by people with dementia on Covid in care homes

Joyce Falconer and David McGowan will be part of The F Ward, directed by Bafta-winner Ian Bustard.

The Independent UK

Bruce Willis’ daughter Scout posts rare photo amid father’s dementia diagnosis

Bruce shares Scout with his ex-wife, Demi Moore

The Guardian - US

Virginia woman donates $150,000 Powerball prize to charity: ‘I needed to give it all away’

Carrie Edwards, a widow and grandma, gave the money to dementia research, food access and aid for military families

The Conversation

Poor sleep may nudge the brain toward dementia, researchers find

Staring at the ceiling while the clock blinks 3am doesn’t only sap energy for the next day. A large, long-running US study of older adults has now linked chronic insomnia to changes inside the brain that set the stage for dementia.

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