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Rumer Willis shares health update on dad Bruce: ‘Grateful that I still get to go and hug him’

The actor’s family announced his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis in 2023

The Independent UK

Bruce Willis’ daughter Rumer says father does not recognise her some days

Bruce Willis' daughter has given fans a heartbreaking update on her father's dementia.

The Independent UK

'There's no show without Pauline!' - Lesley Joseph on the future of Birds of a Feather

Lesley says the show could never return without her friend, Pauline

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Rumer Willis shares emotional update on father Bruce's dementia

‘I still see a spark of him and he can feel the love that I’m giving,’ Rumer told her 1.2million followers

Evening Standard

Jay Leno grateful wife still remembers him

Jay Leno is thankful his wife hasn't forgotten him amid her battle with dementia.

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Bruce Willis' daughter Rumer Willis issues heart-breaking update amid her dad's dementia battle

Bruce Willis' daughter Rumer Willis has told how her father doesn't always recognise her when she visits him, amid his battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), but she is "so happy and grateful" to still be able to give him a hug.

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Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming has two-word response for critics amid his dementia diagnosis

‘Die Hard’ actor’s wife faced backlash over decision to live in separate homes

The Independent UK

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Lawsuit halts Texas’ $3 billion dementia fund

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted a “frivolous” lawsuit attempting to block the dementia research fund approved by nearly 70% of Texas voters. Plaintiffs claim voting machines were faulty.

The Texas Tribune

Pinprick blood test could detect disease 10 years before symptoms appear, study finds

Molecular profiles will give detailed snapshot of person’s physiology and predict diseases from diabetes to cancer and dementia

The Guardian - UK

Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk – new study

For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds. Physical activity boosts blood flow to the brain, enhances neuroplasticity and reduces chronic inflammation. These processes are believed to protect against cognitive decline, including dementia.

The Conversation

Films like A Kind of Madness and Rose of Nevada are helping us see dementia differently

Watching a film about dementia is, ordinarily, a sobering activity. We watch someone become imprisoned in the temporal chaos of their mind. We empathise with the family members nobly trying their best to do what’s right. We leave the film in a fog of melancholia, having been reminded of how…

The Conversation

Listening to music most days could lower dementia risks for older adults, study suggests

Dementia risks may be lower among ageing music fans, new research suggests.

Euronews

Trump Dementia Signs Unmistakable, Niece Warns: Short-Term Memory And Impulse Control Are Crumbling

Donald Trump's confusing speeches and online posts reignite concern over family dementia, with Mary Trump sounding the alarm

International Business Times UK

The surprising drugs that could be used to halt Alzheimer’s

Study found drugs used to prevent shingles and treat erectile dysfunction could be promising for Alzheimer’s patients

The Independent UK

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I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warnings

For more than 20 years, hormone therapy for menopause has carried a warning label from the Food and Drug Administration describing the medication’s risk of serious harms – namely, cancer, cardiovascular disease and possibly dementia.

The Conversation

Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their home in February 2025. Hackman had been living with Alzheimer’s and depended on Arakawa as his full-time caregiver.

Windows Central

Social media is shrinking our attention spans, but video games may be the surprising antidote

Social media has been blamed for eroding attention spans, but video games may offer a counterbalance by training focus, rewarding persistence, and encouraging deep engagement.

Evening Standard

Pauline Quirke's family give emotional update on her dementia battle: 'It's not fair'

The Birds of a Feather star’s son Charlie revealed the heartbreaking way he is honouring her ‘legacy’

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The Independent UK

Pauline Quirke’s family provide update on actor four years after dementia diagnosis

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Pauline Quirke health update shared after heartbreaking dementia diagnosis

‘Birds of a Feather’ star remains ‘funny and happy’ four years after discovering news

International Business Times UK

Pauline Quirke 'Deteriorating': Family Opens Up About Actress' Dementia - 'Still Funny'

Pauline Quirke's family say her dementia has worsened but she still shows humour and warmth, as friends reflect on her enduring impact on UK television.

The Independent UK

Pauline Quirke’s family give dementia update as son launches Alzheimer’s charity trek

Pauline Quirke is best known for her role as Sharon Theodopolopodous in the sitcom Birds Of A Feather

Evening Standard

Son of Birds Of A Feather star to take part in Alzheimer’s charity trek

Charlie Quirke is walking 140km to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Research UK after his mother Pauline Quirke was diagnosed with dementia.

International Business Times UK

Trump's 3 mRNA Jabs 'Linked' To Dementia And Prion Disease, New Claim Suggests

Donald Trump's health is once again under scrutiny after it was revealed that he received three mRNA injections linked to various types of diseases.

The Independent UK

Beloved EastEnders character to return to soap 21 years after death

Barry Evans will appear alongside Pat Butcher as part of a dementia storyline

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