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DEMENTIA IN YOUNG PEOPLE
Psychology suggests the grandparent who tells the same family stories isn't losing the thread. Their autobiographical memory helps people keep a life coherentGrandparents often repeat family stories at dinner, a practice psychologists say is vital for preserving identity and making sense of life....
'I walked out of my toxic job, and my boss told me to go back in for one last thing': A nursing home receptionist's story and the crisis behind itA receptionist at an assisted living facility resigned after being forced to manage residents with dementia attempting to leave, a task bey...
Quote of the day by Bruce Willis: 'I don't want to live forever. I mean, it sounds good, but what am I gonna do? What if I get bored?' - What the Death Becomes Her actor's dialogue teaches us about living life to the fullestReleased in 1992, Death Becomes Her uses dark comedy to explore the idea of immortality. The film raises a question through Bruce Willis’ c...
Bruce Willis’ daughter shares heartbreaking update: ‘Dad sometimes doesn’t recognize meRumer Willis revealed an emotional update on her father Bruce Willis’ continuing battle with frontotemporal dementia. She disclosed that Br...
Bruce Willis’ wife Emma reveals how she stays close to him daily despite living separately amid his dementia battleBruce Willis, the Hollywood star beloved for his action-hero roles, is continuing his battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a progress...
Bruce Willis' wife reveals heartbreaking reaction to his dementia diagnosis. All about FTD, causes and symptomsEmma Heming Willis shares the challenges of Bruce Willis' frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, revealing the actor's struggles with language ...
Alzheimer's disease, dementia treatment: Hormone replacement therapy offers ray of hope, claims studyAlzheimer's disease and dementia have caused a lot worries around the world but there is a ray of hope.
Do remember to fashionably forgetDoctors say this afflicts many young people because of work stress, overthinking and depression. Oh, and multitasking. Human memory works i...
Young-onset Alzheimer’s can be diagnosed in patients as young as 30: StudyAround 3.9 million people worldwide aged 30-64 live with young-onset Alzheimer's disease - a form of dementia in which symptoms appear befo...
Alzheimer's signs can show up in 30-year-olds. Watch out for symptoms like scant attention, reduced ability to mimic hand gesturesYoung-onset Alzheimer's, which accounts for around five percent of cases globally, can cause brain fog and anxiety before any cognitive dec...
You are seventy, going on sixty...Last week, San Diego-based biotech company Rejuvenate Bio announced the startling results of a Harvard Medical School Lab study it had cond...
Age-related changes to neurons lead to memory lapses, but how much loss is normal as you get older?In many cases, the influencing factors are more trivial, including being tired, anxious, or distracted.
Frequent nightmares during middle or older age linked to heightened risk of dementia, says new studyThe connection between nightmares and future dementia was much stronger for men than for women.
Does my dog have dementia? New research throws light on canine cognitive dysfunctionIt is generally seen in dogs over eight years old, but can occur in ones as young as six.
Difficulty thinking after a bad night's sleep? Find out the optimal nap time your brain requires to work properlySleep is important for brain functioning.
Sleeping six hours or less in middle age linked to increased risk of dementia, says new studyTime spent sleeping is linked to risk in older adults, but it is unclear whether it is also true for younger age groups.
Thank your genes: Taller men may have lower risk of dementia later in lifeThe relationship between height and dementia existed when brothers with different heights were monitored.
Dealing with Dementia: A disease that affects memory, thinking and judgementIndia has the second highest number of individuals suffering from dementia, at an estimated 4.1million. The figure is expected to double by...
Act early on chronic depression, else it may lead to dementiaCorrelation of depression and dementia is an extremely complex issue.
AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young suffering from dementia?The 61-year-old musician's retirement from the band was announced a few days back but the reason was kept under wraps, reported a magazine.