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Tragic reality of Bruce Willis' dementia prognosis revealed as 'no treatments' available

An expert has spoken of the tragic reality of Bruce Willis' dementia prognosis after the Die Hard star's wife spoke of the 'slim' treatment options on offer for his condition

Daily Mirror

'I thought my teen daughter had brain fog from long Covid - it turned out to be dementia'

Gianna Cabo was unable to recall her most treasured childhood memories when she was still suffering from the effects of Covid, having fallen severely ill with the virus

Daily Mirror

Grandmother, 95, who suffers from dementia, in critical condition after police taser her at nursing home

The great-grandmother is now fighting for her life after police tasered her while she was holding a steak knife at her nursing home

Irish Mirror

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How does air pollution affect health? Reducing dementia risk should be part of clean air strategies

Emerging research indicates exposure to high levels of air pollution at critical points in people’s lives is detrimental to brain health

Evening Standard

Bruce Willis has 'so much happiness' after becoming a grandad amid dementia battle

Rumer Willis, the eldest child of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, gave birth to her first child last month and the family have been overjoyed by the tot's arrival

Daily Mirror

When someone living with dementia is distressed or violent, 'de-escalation' is vital

Today’s reporting about the alleged tasering of a 95-year-old woman living at the Yallambee Lodge aged care home in New South Wales has brought the issue of behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia into sharp focus.

The Conversation

95-year-old woman has fractured skull after being tasered twice in care home

Police were called to the woman with dementia

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Australian police Taser 95-year-old with dementia as she approached them with steak knife and walker

A 95-year-old woman was in critical condition Friday, two days after police shocked her with a stun gun as she approached them with a walking frame and a steak knife in an Australian nursing home

The Independent UK

Police tasering of grandma sparks calls for reform

A 95-year-old woman with dementia who was tasered by officers in an aged care home has prompted advocacy groups to call for an inquiry.

AAP

Call for dementia risk to be included in UK air pollution policies

Report urges actions to reduce exposure to pollution and for brain health to be in net zero strategies

The Guardian - UK

What we know about 95yo aged care resident's tasering

A 95-year-old woman with dementia was tasered by officers after staff at her aged care home called NSW Police over fears she was wielding a knife.

AAP

Woman, 95, tasered by police not expected to survive

NSW Police have brought in the homicide squad amid fears the 95-year-old woman with dementia who was tasered by an officer will not survive.

The New Daily

NSW Police Reveal Why They Tasered A 95 Y.O. Woman TBH There’s No Good Reason Here

The woman is in critical condition as is "expected to die".

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Grandmother, 95, fighting for life after being tasered

A 95-year-old woman with dementia was tasered after staff at her aged care home, fearing she was carrying a knife, called NSW Police.

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Seven foods that may reduce your risk of dementia - as the general age of population increases

More people than ever are being diagnosed with dementia, reports Mirror Online

Daily Mirror

Seven foods that can reduce your risk of dementia as it affects more of us than ever

Dementia is affecting more people than ever before - and while certain risk factors for developing the condition are genetic, small changes in your diet can help lower your chances

Daily Mirror

'I had to put my beloved husband in a care home, it was nothing like I expected'

When Lewine Mair's husband went from leaving the oven on to going missing on New Year's Eve, she dreaded putting him in a care home - but was pleasantly surprised

Evening Standard

Australia taser outrage: Homocide cops investigating as woman, 95, tasered by police clings to life

Clare Nowland, who has dementia and measures 5ft 2in, was holding a knife when she was tasered by police in New South Wales

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Daily Record

Bruce Willis' wife shares heartbreaking update on husband's battle with dementia

Emma said that treatment options for her husband are remarkably 'slim'.

Wales Online

All you need to know about weight-loss drug Wegovy and Ozempic tipped to treat dementia

Although age is by far the greatest risk factor for dementia, obesity and type 2 diabetes are also major risk factors

The Conversation

Wegovy and Ozempic: could the new weight-loss drug also treat dementia?

Over 55 million people worldwide have dementia. This mind-robbing condition has a huge impact on society and the economy, so scientists are working hard to find ways to treat or prevent it. One of the avenues being explored is the new weight-loss jab, Wegovy.

Daily Mirror

Bruce Willis' wife gives heartbreaking update on her husband's dementia battle

Emma Heming Willis has given an update on Bruce Willis' prognosis as he continues to battle dementia after he retired from acting last year

Belfast Live

Co Down singer's musical tribute to beloved grandfather living with Alzheimer’s disease

Bea Stewart's new single charts the journey of losing a loved one to dementia

Daily Mirror

Red flag signs of common sleep disorder that could lead to devastating disease

Those with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are at greater risk of serious health conditions, including types of dementia, and so the various symptoms should be noted

The Guardian - AU

NSW police allegedly Taser 95-year-old woman with dementia, leaving her with fractured skull

The woman was taken to Cooma district hospital and family say they do not expect her to survive as police launch internal investigation

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