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Bruce Willis’ wife calls his dementia diagnosis a ‘blessing and curse’

‘It’s really important for me to look up from the grief and the sadness so I can see what is happening around us,’ she said

The Independent UK

After US approval, Japan OKs its first Alzheimer's drug. Leqembi was developed by Eisai and Biogen

Japan’s health ministry has approved Leqembi, a drug for Alzheimer’s decease that was jointly developed by Japanese and U.S. pharmaceutical companies

The Independent UK

Bruce Willis’ wife says actor might not be aware he has dementia

‘Die Hard’ star was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) earlier this year

The Independent UK

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Bruce Willis’s wife says it’s’ hard to know’ if he’s aware of his own dementia

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis became emotional while discussing the actor’s dementia diagnosis during a television appearance in the US.

Evening Standard

The skinny on fish oil supplements

"The more people stick to a healthy, plant-based diet with fish . . . the better their health will be"

Salon

Bruce Willis’ wife says ‘hard to know’ if actor is aware of his condition in health update

‘Die Hard’ star was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) earlier this year

The Independent UK

‘Hard to know’ if Bruce Willis is aware of dementia condition, wife says

Emma Heming Willis says she has been ‘care partner’ to husband, 68, after actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration

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China becomes country with highest Alzheimer's patients: Report

China has become the country with the largest number of Alzheimer's patients in the world, the state-run Global Times reported. According to a report titled "Alzheimer's Patients Demand Insight Report" released in Beijing at a themed meeting, about 15.07 million people aged 60 and above in China have dementia, of…

The Times of India

Are fish oil supplements as healthy as we think? And is eating fish better?

Fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, is promoted for a number of health benefits – from boosting our heart health, protecting our brain from dementia, and easing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

The Conversation

The song that lifted the veil of dementia

Brief letters: Music and dementia | NHS no-show fines | Baseball cap etiquette | Imbeciles at No 10 | Keep it to yourself

The Guardian - UK

Jellyfish Surprise: They Learn Complexly Despite Simple Nervous System

New research challenges prevailing scientific opinion, changing our understanding of the brain and potential insights to dementia.

Zenger

Diagnosing dementia needs a full picture

Letters: Guardian readers reflect on the use of cognitive functioning tests and the importance of listening to family members

The Guardian - UK

Music has a magical power for people with dementia

Letters: Simon Partridge, Catherine Roome and Sally Cheseldine on the transformative effect of singalong tunes

The Guardian - UK

10 tell-tale signs of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and devastating neurological disorder that primarily affects cognitive functions, gradually diminishing a person's ability to think, remember, and perform daily tasks. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for the majority of dementia cases worldwide. While Alzheimer's disease predominantly affects older adults, it…

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The Hindu

Dementia is now ‘public health priority’ in Karnataka

Karnataka Health Minister declares dementia a public health priority. Dementia screening to be included in Gruha Arogya programme. Action plan to reduce risk, train caregivers, create dementia-friendly spaces & raise awareness. Plan to double diagnosis rate & provide home-based caregiver assistance. Stakeholders, patients & caregivers participate in drum jam session.

Evening Standard

Olivia Colman was ‘holding back tears’ working on new dementia campaign

The Oscar-winning actor has lent her voice to Change The Ending, an animated short film from Alzheimer’s Research UK

The Independent UK

Olivia Colman ‘held back tears’ in new dementia campaign

Almost one million people in the UK are living with dementia.

The Times of India

World Alzheimer's Day: Can eating cheese prevent dementia? Here's what a new study says

Dementia, a term often associated with memory loss, hosts a range of symptoms affecting thinking, memory, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily life. It is not a specific disease but rather a general term for a decline in cognitive ability which affects a person’s esteem as well.…

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The Guardian - UK

A moment that changed me: I played My Way to people with dementia. The effect – the sheer clarity – was like magic

When I started doing sensory stimulation workshops, I worried that playing music for the group would fall flat. I couldn’t have been more wrong

Evening Standard

Ken Livingstone: former London mayor ‘living with Alzheimer’s disease’

The one-time figurehead of the Labour left is being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’

The Independent UK

Ken Livingstone: Former London mayor ‘living with Alzheimer’s disease’

The one-time figurehead of the Labour left is being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’, his relatives said in a statement

The Independent UK

As Ken Livingstone’s diagnosis is made public, what is Alzheimer’s?

On average, people with Alzheimer’s live for around eight to 10 years after first developing symptoms.

The Independent UK

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone ‘living with Alzheimer’s disease’

The one-time figurehead of the Labour left is being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’, his relatives said in a statement.

AAP

The 'old person' disease killing as many kids as cancer

Overshadowed by its old-age equivalent, childhood dementia receives little attention, but it has a growing and deadly effect on the kids who suffer from it.

The Guardian - UK

A new start after 60: I spent 40 years hiding that I was gay. Then my husband’s dementia wiped away my fear

Mike Parish hid his sexuality at work and wouldn’t even hold Tom’s hand in the street. How did he end up running an LGBTQ+ support group?

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