The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has declined to recommend two new Alzheimer’s drugs for routine NHS use in England. While disappointing for some families affected by dementia, this decision reflects a cautious and evidence-based approach that protects patients and public funds.

Dementia affects over 57 million people worldwide – and this number is only projected to grow. By 2030, 78 million people are estimated to have dementia. By 2050, it’s projected that number will reach 139 million people.

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‘I don’t think you should expose your dad to the public! He is vulnerable!’ a commenter on Instagram wrote

Family business goes public.

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Bruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah has shared some personal photos of her father enjoying family time as the Hollywood actor navigates his dementia diagnosis.

Having a diagnosis can improve a patient’s life in a number of ways

According to Alzheimer’s Research UK, people in some parts of England can wait up to a year for a diagnosis after being referred

Almost a million people in the UK are living with dementia, but about a third of them do not have a diagnosis.

In an update for fans, Bruce Willis’s daughter Tallulah has shared intimate moments with her father amid his ongoing battle with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia.