Glenys Kinnock, former UK minister, European Parliament member and wife of ex-Labour leader, dies

LONDON — Glenys Kinnock, a former British cabinet minister, member of the European Parliament and wife of former Labour leader Neil Kinnock, has died. She was 79. Kinnock died Sunday at her London home some six years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, her family said. Kinnock went from being a schoolteacher to an outspoken … Read more

What Happens When Your Body Becomes a Sensory Deprivation Chamber?

When Renita Adams puts a pot on the stove in her Virginia home, she also puts a rubber band around her wrist. The 62-year-old retiree prefers a tight band that squeezes a little bit, so she won’t forget it’s there–usually one of the colorful, stretchy rings that come wrapped around produce bundles. Her years as … Read more

Bruce Willis’ Daughter Is ‘Missing Her Papa’ Amid Dementia Battle

Bruce Willis‘ daughter, Rumer Willis, shared a touching photo of her dad holding her when she was just a toddler.  The image was accompanied by a sad caption where she noted that she is “missing” her father, somewhat implying that she longed for the days before his dementia diagnosis. Rumer’s photo throwback of her dad … Read more

Bruce Willis’ Daughter Posts Sweet Snaps Of Him Amid Dementia Battle

Action movie star Bruce Willis‘ daughter Tallulah Willis is full of love for her father. The “Die Hard” star is currently battling with dementia after first being diagnosed with aphasia in 2022, which forced his retirement at the time. Expressing her admiration for her father, Tallulah took to Instagram to share throwback photos of themselves … Read more

Bruce Willis’ Wife Emma Heming Willis Reveals Her ‘Guilt,’ Shares Hopeful Message Amid His Dementia Battle | Bruce Willis, Emma Heming | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Emma Heming Willis is speaking out about her experience with her husband Bruce Willis‘ dementia battle. The 45-year-old model and entrepreneur has been married to Bruce, 68, since 2009. In March 2022, the Die Hard actor retired from Hollywood after being diagnosed with aphasia, a form of dementia. Keep reading to find out more… In … Read more

Bruce Willis’ Daughter Tallulah Gives Update on His Dementia and Shares Why Family Is Open About His Diagnosis

Tallulah Willis has a touching update on her father, Bruce Willis, and his health.  The 29-year-old is a guest on Wednesday’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, and opens up about her father’s frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. Bruce was diagnosed with the disorder last year, and as a byproduct, aphasia, a brain-mediated inability to speak or to understand speech. According to the … Read more

Millions of Americans Have Cognitive Decline and Don’t Know It

Millions of Americans and their doctors are in the dark when it comes to early cognitive decline, according to new research from the University of Southern California. A study out this week suggests that most general physicians vastly under-diagnose mild cognitive impairment among their patients, following another recent study from the same authors which found … Read more

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 ByMARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press September 26, 2023, 2:18 AM This undated image made from video provided by Eisai Co., Ltd., shows Leqembi, a drug for Alzheimer’s decease that was jointly developed by Japanese and … Read more

In growing old Japan, dementia sufferers workers cafe of mistaken orders

Touch upon this storyComment TOKYO — The 85-year-old server was desperate to kick off his shift, welcoming clients into the restaurant with a hearty greeting: “Irasshaimase!” or “Welcome!” However when it got here time to take their orders, issues received just a little sophisticated. He walked as much as a desk however forgot his clipboard … Read more