The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

The comedian became conservator of his wife’s estate in April 2024

In the emotionally complex world of dementia care, communication is more than just what we say – it’s how we say it. Terms of endearment like “darling”, “my lovely” and “sweetheart” are often used by healthcare staff with the best intentions: to comfort, connect and show warmth. But some people…

Jay Leno has given a rare update on his wife's health following her dementia diagnosis, as he revealed how he cares for her.

Frontotemporal dementia has gained significant attention in recent years after the family of actor Bruce Willis announced in 2023 that he had been diagnosed with the condition. A year later, it was revealed that US chat show host Wendy Williams had also been diagnosed with the condition.

Jay Leno thinks his marriage is "defined" by how he cares for his wife following her dementia diagnosis and not just about how intimate they have been over the years.

Some Republicans have bristled at the hefty cost of the bill, and Democrats could reject the funding for it over the school voucher dispute.

Even just addressing high blood pressure could reduce your risk of dementia by 15%.

A recent study revealed that living with this common yet often overlooked condition could raise your risk of dementia by 42%.

The findings could make the case for prioritising blood pressure control as people age, given that there is no known cure for dementia.

Lifestyle changes and medications found to reduce risk of cognitive disease by about 15%

Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), a rapidly progressing illness that leads to dementia and death, have been reported in Oregon, officials revealed.