Bruce Willis Makes Rare Public Appearance Amid Dementia Battle to Thank Los Angeles First Responders
Hollywood veteran Bruce Willis made a rare public appearance during his battle with frontotemporal dementia this week, thanking first responders for their efforts during the horrific wildfires that devastated Los Angeles. . Willis' video, which has no audio, was shared by his wife Emma Hemming Willis on Instagram, adding that he “never missed an opportunity” […]
New dementia tool predicts when to expect symptoms to start
Australian researchers say they have devised a first-of-its-kind tool that can accurately predict when a person will experience their first symptoms of dementia, based on their age and interview responses. The Flory Dementia Index was designed using neuropsychological data from approximately 3,800 healthy participants enrolled in three Alzheimer's disease studies. The researchers predicted when these […]
Warding off dementia means more reading, praying and listening to music: study
For long-term brain health, older adults may need to think carefully about how they spend their downtime, according to new research. Researchers at the University of South Australia assessed the 24-hour activity patterns of around 400 people aged over 60. When it comes to brain health, research has found that the context and type of […]
Bruce Willis’ wife shares emotional 17th anniversary post amid his dementia battle: ‘I’d do it all over again’
Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming Willis has spoken out about her “unconditional love” for Bruce Willis as he battles frontotemporal dementia. The 46-year-old model shared an emotional post on Instagram to commemorate the couple's 17th wedding anniversary. The post featured an old photo of Willis, 61, and Emma posing while standing in the ocean as […]
How do I make a man stop hitting on me while his partner has dementia
Dear Abby: I have been a widow for 20 years and have raised my family in an old, historic home in a small island town. Throughout the home renovation and maintenance process, the father and son team of electricians became like family. Over the past year or so, my father, who is in his late […]
Lawyers for ex-Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries say dementia may leave him incompetent to face sex charges
Defense attorneys say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia and a competency hearing is needed to determine whether he faces sex charges. It is claimed that. Attorneys for Michael Jeffries said in court documents unsealed Monday in federal court in central Islip, Long Island, that a neuropsychologist who examined Jeffries […]
Outrage erupts after sitting member of Congress found in dementia living care home after being missing for months
The incident sparked outrage online after the sitting lawmaker was found in a dementia care facility after not being seen in public for several months. Texas Republican Rep. Kay Granger was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1997 and announced at the end of 2023 that she will not seek re-election. She […]
Absent US congresswoman has been dealing with ‘dementia issues’, family says | Texas
The Texas Republican has not voted in the House of Representatives since July because he is dealing with “dementia issues” and living in a nursing home, according to his family. – Something she didn't reveal to the public until the Dallas press knew where she had been during her long absence. Kay Granger, 81, has […]
‘Missing’ Republican Congresswoman Living in Texas Assisted Living Facility for Dementia Patients
Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas), who has missed a vote for months, is reportedly living in a $4,000-a-month nursing home in Texas. of dallas express reported The 81-year-old, who represents Texas' 12th Congressional District, last voted in the House on July 24 and hasn't voted since. As part of the investigation, express Granger's D.C. office contacted […]
Blaring signs at age 60 you’ll likely develop dementia at 80: research
The onset of dementia can be a shock, but even before symptoms appear, signs may have been predicting the condition for up to 20 years. A new study published by the Rand Corporation in California has identified several key predictors that occur around age 60 and are more likely to lead to cognitive impairment and […]