The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

'I thought the slurring and falling over was because she was drinking' - Ruthie Henshall's guilt over not recognising signs of dementia in her mum

The West End star believed her mum's experiences were related to mental health issues and alcohol consumption

Woman & Home · Nov 22, 2025

'I Still See A Spark Of Him' Bruce Willis Can't Recognize Daughter Rumer Sometimes Amid Dementia Battle

Bruce Willis' daughter, Rumer, shared an update amid his dementia battle, with the latter saying there were days her dad could not recognize her.

International Business Times UK · Nov 21, 2025

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 · Nov 21, 2025

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.

BANG Premier · Nov 21, 2025

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 · Nov 20, 2025

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 · Nov 20, 2025

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 · Nov 20, 2025

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 · Nov 19, 2025

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 · Nov 19, 2025

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 · Nov 19, 2025