‘Great Absence’ review: A distant father fades into dementia
When dementia becomes a principal player in any household, the ravages of loss start early. It’s in that unsettling space, in which confusion grips all…
What’s your ‘Brain Care Score’? The 12-question test that ‘could predict your risk of dementia, stroke and depression’
JUST how healthy is your brain? Scientists have developed a tool to assess just that, and it can help predict if you're at risk of…
Jason Hobson: Former Bristol prop says life ‘fell apart’ before dementia diagnosis
Hobson initially was not aware of the lawsuit until he spoke to a solicitor and went and had tests in 2021. Hobson said "a lot…
The 14 most effective ways to slash your risk of dementia as diagnoses in England hit record high
MAKING small changes to your routine could slash your risk of developing dementia, research suggests. Experts revealed this month that just one extra portion of veg…
What we might learn about Biden if he takes a cognitive test
It seemed like a sensible suggestion for assessing the capabilities of an 81-year-old man seeking voters’ approval to remain in the White House until January…
Column: Are you an armchair diagnostician? Your medical opinions about Biden are useless
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about a TV ad asking whether President Biden’s claims on the economy were a case of dishonesty or…
I’ve got a copy of the terrifying ‘dementia gene’ – I’ve taken 5 steps to reduce my risk and you can too
IT'S over 20 years since I discovered I have the gene, APOE4, which has been linked to a raised risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Nearly a…
Column: Suggesting that Biden has dementia? ‘If…shame still exists, I’d call it shameful’
There really should be an alert system in place for TV campaign ads in the run-up to the November elections. Red lights would flash and…
Routine NHS health MOT could ‘map your 10-year risk of dementia, heart attack, stroke and fatty liver disease
ROUTINE NHS health MOT could tell map risk of dementia and other diseases, research has revealed. Millions of Brits are eligible for the free check-up every…
Beach Boys icon Brian Wilson to be placed under conservatorship months after dementia diagnosis and wife’s death
A JUDGE has signed off on a conservatorship for Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson just months after being diagnosed with dementia. Wilson, 81, consented to…
'Failings' in PSNI dementia patient investigation
A Police Ombudsman’s inquiry has concluded “significant evidential opportunities” were missed by the PSNI. Source link
'My husband and I travelled the world – we refused to let his dementia stop us'
Deborah Gray and her husband Atherton travelled to many parts of the world together during their long relationship including Brazil, Nepal, Tibet, Myanmar and many…
Jay Leno’s wife Mavis Leno sometimes ‘does not know’ him
An attorney for Mavis Leno is recommending that the court approve comedian Jay Leno’s petition to be a conservator over his wife’s estate as she…
‘Knox Goes Away’ review: Dementia thriller that’s too placid
Michael Keaton doesn’t have to prove anything as a movie star, accomplished actor and laugh-getter. His ready-made Batman glare at last weekend’s Oscars was meme-worthy,…
Virgil death updates — WWE wrestler Mike Jones dies at hospital after dementia battle as referee issues statement
'Virgil passed peacefully at the hospital' The sad news was broken on Facebook by wrestling referee Mark Charles III. He said: “My dear friends, it…
Brian Wilson has dementia; family, reps want conservatorship
Brian Wilson‘s longtime business partners are seeking to become the Beach Boys singer’s co-conservators, weeks after the death of his wife, Melinda Wilson. In a…
Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, 81, ‘suffering from dementia’ as team ‘files for conservatorship’ weeks after wife’s death
BEACH Boys legend Brian Wilson is reportedly suffering from dementia. The news comes just weeks after Wilson's wife, Melinda Ledbetter, died at the age of…
Amid Bruce Willis’ aphasia, Demi Moore shares coping advice
For more than a decade, Demi Moore has shared her life and made memories with ex-husband Bruce Willis. But as he battles frontotemporal dementia, the…
Jay Leno files for conservatorship for wife Mavis who has dementia
Comedian Jay Leno is seeking to become conservator over his wife Mavis Leno’s affairs because she has dementia. Leno filed court documents Friday to ask…
Swap your screen for these 10 activities to improve your spelling, memory and brain power
SWAPPING your computer keyboard for a pen and paper to write improves spelling, memory and brain power, says a new study. And ditching digital in…