The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

Optimistic Outlook May Shield Against Dementia, New Study Finds

Positive personality traits linked to lower dementia risk, suggesting potential for targeted interventions

Zenger · Nov 29, 2023

Jeremy Clarkson shares health update about his ‘doubled risk of dementia’ due to hearing loss

The TV presenter, 63, revealed his doctor had given him a set of ‘very snazzy’ hearing aids

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023

Lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk by maintaining brain plasticity — but the time to act is now

Walk 10,000 steps a day, cut back alcohol, get better sleep at night, stay socially active — we’re told that changes like these can prevent up to 40 per cent of dementia cases worldwide.

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023

Bruce Willis' daughter Rumer says she's 'really missing' him amid dementia struggle

It's not easy

Marie Claire · Nov 21, 2023

Rural residents have lower risk of dementia: study

Better access to nature and green spaces in the country may lower the risk of dementia, researchers say.

AAP · Nov 21, 2023

Rumer Willis shares heartbreaking post about 'missing' dad Bruce amid his dementia battle

The Die Hard actor was diagnosed with aphasia in Spring 2022 and in early 2023, his family shared that he was further diagnosed with dementia

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2023

Startup Harmonic Health Aims to Remake Dementia Treatment

Harmonic Health's program combines a team of medical specialists with AI and other advanced technology to provide comprehensive care.

Kiplinger · Nov 20, 2023

Rosalynn Carter, wife of Jimmy Carter and former first lady, dies aged 96

Carter, who was diagnosed with dementia in May, was fiercely loyal ally throughout husband’s long political career

The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2023

New blood tests for dementia announced, but what can they tell us and who will benefit?

A five-year, £5 million initiative has just been launched to investigate the feasibility of using new blood tests in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Research UK and the Alzheimer’s Society are working with the National Institute for Health and Care Research to use these blood tests in the NHS.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2023

Bruce Willis' Daughter Tallulah Shares an Update on His Dementia: "It's My Dad, And He Loves Me"

She said he's still the same person she's always known.

Marie Claire · Nov 16, 2023