#dementia
#dementia

Carers need care, too': Bruce Willis's wife speaks out after deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa

Caregivers need support and recognition, as highlighted by Emma Heming Willis following the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife.

fromkffhealthnews.org

When they don't recognize you anymore

Dementia profoundly affects recognition in relationships, having a deep emotional impact on caregivers and family members.

When They Don't Recognize You Anymore

The emotional toll of losing a loved one's memory due to dementia is profound and lasting.

Mental health

How Seasonal Changes Impact Dementia Sundowning Symptoms

Mental health

I could never, ever not care for her': how do carers know when to stop caring for those they love?

US news

How to Care for a Loved One With Dementia: 5 Expert Tips

Carers need care, too': Bruce Willis's wife speaks out after deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa

Caregivers need support and recognition, as highlighted by Emma Heming Willis following the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife.

fromkffhealthnews.org

When they don't recognize you anymore

Dementia profoundly affects recognition in relationships, having a deep emotional impact on caregivers and family members.

When They Don't Recognize You Anymore

The emotional toll of losing a loved one's memory due to dementia is profound and lasting.

Mental health

How Seasonal Changes Impact Dementia Sundowning Symptoms

Mental health

I could never, ever not care for her': how do carers know when to stop caring for those they love?

US news

How to Care for a Loved One With Dementia: 5 Expert Tips

Physical activity linked to lower risk of dementia, sleep disorders, other diseases

Moderate to vigorous physical activity may significantly reduce the risk of dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders.

Wendy Williams taken by ambulance after dropping desperate note from NYC window begging for help

Wendy Williams was hospitalized after sending a distress note from her assisted living facility amidst ongoing health issues and guardianship battle.

Wendy Williams passes mental capacity test after being transported by ambulance to NYC hospital: report

Wendy Williams' mental capacity is intact according to a capacity test despite her ongoing guardianship battle.

Exercise

Good news at last: just a little exercise can reduce the risk of dementia | Devi Sridhar

Relationships

Tiny Love Stories: Like an Old Song We Can't Stop Singing'

fromKqed

Writing

How Poetry Helps Dementia Caregivers Find Shelter from the Storm | KQED

fromScienceDaily

Physical activity linked to lower risk of dementia, sleep disorders, other diseases

Moderate to vigorous physical activity may significantly reduce the risk of dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders.

Wendy Williams taken by ambulance after dropping desperate note from NYC window begging for help

Wendy Williams was hospitalized after sending a distress note from her assisted living facility amidst ongoing health issues and guardianship battle.

Wendy Williams passes mental capacity test after being transported by ambulance to NYC hospital: report

Wendy Williams' mental capacity is intact according to a capacity test despite her ongoing guardianship battle.

Exercise

Good news at last: just a little exercise can reduce the risk of dementia | Devi Sridhar

Relationships

Tiny Love Stories: Like an Old Song We Can't Stop Singing'

fromKqed

Writing

How Poetry Helps Dementia Caregivers Find Shelter from the Storm | KQED

Want to lower your dementia risk? Start by stressing less

Chronic psychological stress influences cognitive aging and dementia risk, with higher prevalence among women and marginalized groups.

4 days ago

Public health

Younger generations less likely to have dementia, study suggests

fromFast Company

1 week ago

Want to lower your dementia risk? Start by stressing less

Chronic psychological stress influences cognitive aging and dementia risk, with higher prevalence among women and marginalized groups.

4 days ago

Public health

Younger generations less likely to have dementia, study suggests

more#aging-population

#identity

1 week ago

Mindfulness

What Remains When Memory Fades

Memory loss does not erase the self; love and imagination remain.

Psychedelics suggest consciousness can exist without autobiographical memory.

Identity consists of relational patterns, not solely stored memories.

Connection preserves dignity, emphasizing the importance of presence.

Books

The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong review heartbreak and hope

Ocean Vuong's novel navigates themes of identity, intergenerational connection, and the balance between hope and despair in relationships.

1 week ago

What Remains When Memory Fades

Memory loss does not erase the self; love and imagination remain.

Psychedelics suggest consciousness can exist without autobiographical memory.

Identity consists of relational patterns, not solely stored memories.

Connection preserves dignity, emphasizing the importance of presence.

Books

The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong review heartbreak and hope

Ocean Vuong's novel navigates themes of identity, intergenerational connection, and the balance between hope and despair in relationships.

Mental health

Memory Loss or Dementia? Understanding the Key Differences

fromFuncheap

San Francisco

Fragments of Memories: A Performance Blending Music, Theater, and Lived Experience

Mental health

Researchers ID 17 risk factors shared by age-related brain disease - Harvard Gazette

fromtime.com

Mental health

7 Signs It's Time to Take Your Memory Issues Seriously

Mental health

Healthy Hearing Is an Often Overlooked Key to Aging Well

Mental health

Signs of dementia or normal forgetfulness? How to tell the difference

Memory Loss or Dementia? Understanding the Key Differences

Occasional forgetfulness is normal with aging, but dementia disrupts daily life.

Mild cognitive impairment may indicate a risk for dementia.

Dementia symptoms include more than memory loss; they affect daily functioning.

San Francisco

fromFuncheap

Fragments of Memories: A Performance Blending Music, Theater, and Lived Experience

This performance explores aging and dementia through music and storytelling.

Researchers ID 17 risk factors shared by age-related brain disease - Harvard Gazette

Modifying just one of 17 identified factors can significantly lower the risk of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression.

fromtime.com

7 Signs It's Time to Take Your Memory Issues Seriously

Memory lapses are common with aging, but persistent issues should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.

Healthy Hearing Is an Often Overlooked Key to Aging Well

Caring for hearing is critical to aging well.

Hearing loss is associated with many health risks, but treating hearing loss can help mitigate them.

There are many ways to support people with hearing loss, including using communication best practices.

Signs of dementia or normal forgetfulness? How to tell the difference

Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging, not necessarily a sign of dementia.

There are enough microplastics in your brain to make an entire spoon

Microplastics accumulate in the human brain, with alarming concentrations found, especially among those with dementia.

UK news

Toxic microplastics in the brain blamed on a product used by millions

Switching from bottled to filtered tap water can cut microplastic intake by 90%.

Bottled water is a major source of microplastic exposure.

The hidden ingredient in food that explains rise of dementia in US

Microplastics found in brain tissue may be linked to increased dementia rates in the US.

OMG science

VERY surprising kitchen chore that's 'fueling dementia'

fromFast Company

There are enough microplastics in your brain to make an entire spoon

Microplastics accumulate in the human brain, with alarming concentrations found, especially among those with dementia.

UK news

Toxic microplastics in the brain blamed on a product used by millions

Switching from bottled to filtered tap water can cut microplastic intake by 90%.

Bottled water is a major source of microplastic exposure.

The hidden ingredient in food that explains rise of dementia in US

Microplastics found in brain tissue may be linked to increased dementia rates in the US.

OMG science

VERY surprising kitchen chore that's 'fueling dementia'

A Surprising Infectious Disease Link to Gene Hackman's Death

Gene Hackman's wife's death from hantavirus raises concerns about infections potentially influencing Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

Alzheimer's Disease - What are the Early Signs

Dementia is a term for cognitive decline symptoms, with Alzheimer's as the leading cause, significantly impacting older adults, especially women.

Public health

China's dementia incidence is rising fast outpacing the global average

Preventive public-health measures are essential to address the increasing rates of dementia in China.

SF LGBT

Tracking older LGBTQ+ people's health: 'I hear their voices and their stories'

Jason Flatt's research exposes health disparities facing older LGBTQIA+ individuals, challenging assumptions about dementia risk linked to education levels.

Scientists use live human brain tissue to speed up hunt for dementia cure

Scientists mimic Alzheimer's disease using living brain tissue, advancing the pursuit for treatments.

fromThe Atlantic

A Different Way to Think About Medicine's Most Stubborn Enigma

Dementia involves complex social and familial dynamics, with memory being a crucial aspect beyond mere recollection.

A Surprising Infectious Disease Link to Gene Hackman's Death

Gene Hackman's wife's death from hantavirus raises concerns about infections potentially influencing Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

Alzheimer's Disease - What are the Early Signs

Dementia is a term for cognitive decline symptoms, with Alzheimer's as the leading cause, significantly impacting older adults, especially women.

Public health

China's dementia incidence is rising fast outpacing the global average

Preventive public-health measures are essential to address the increasing rates of dementia in China.

SF LGBT

Tracking older LGBTQ+ people's health: 'I hear their voices and their stories'

Jason Flatt's research exposes health disparities facing older LGBTQIA+ individuals, challenging assumptions about dementia risk linked to education levels.

Scientists use live human brain tissue to speed up hunt for dementia cure

Scientists mimic Alzheimer's disease using living brain tissue, advancing the pursuit for treatments.

fromThe Atlantic

A Different Way to Think About Medicine's Most Stubborn Enigma

Dementia involves complex social and familial dynamics, with memory being a crucial aspect beyond mere recollection.

more#alzheimers-disease

#football

Liverpool FC

Ex-Burnley striker Payton on dementia diagnosis

National Football League

Nandy to meet football families over brain diseases

Liverpool FC

Ex-Burnley striker Payton on dementia diagnosis

National Football League

Nandy to meet football families over brain diseases

How cutting-edge tech could soon help find your missing grandma

Advanced technology is crucial for search and rescue teams in finding vulnerable individuals, especially those with dementia.

fromsfist.com

Mission District

79-Year-Old Peninsula Woman Missing After Hike With Partner and Friends In Portola Valley

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Mission District

Authorities refocus hunt for missing Peninsula hiker

SF parents

San Mateo Co. search for 79-year-old woman with dementia who went missing while hiking

fromPadailypost

Mission District

Woman disappears in Windy Hill Open Space Preserve

Mission District

Search for missing 79-year-old San Mateo Co. woman with dementia in Portola Valley hits Day 3

Roam Research

How cutting-edge tech could soon help find your missing grandma

Advanced technology is crucial for search and rescue teams in finding vulnerable individuals, especially those with dementia.

fromsfist.com

Mission District

79-Year-Old Peninsula Woman Missing After Hike With Partner and Friends In Portola Valley

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Mission District

Authorities refocus hunt for missing Peninsula hiker

SF parents

San Mateo Co. search for 79-year-old woman with dementia who went missing while hiking

fromPadailypost

Mission District

Woman disappears in Windy Hill Open Space Preserve

Mission District

Search for missing 79-year-old San Mateo Co. woman with dementia in Portola Valley hits Day 3

more#search-and-rescue

fromIndieWire

Horror Movie Legend Veronica Cartwright Returns to Her Hitchcockian Roots with 'The Ruse'

Over her 60-plus-year career, Veronica Cartwright has become known for her roles in memorable horror films, returning to the genre in 'The Ruse'.

Film

Relationships

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Dear Abby: I realize now why the others refused to go on my sister's outings

Support your sister's social needs while addressing her safety and mobility issues.

Include family members in discussions about managing her independence as dementia progresses.

Relationships

Dear Abby: My sister may have dementia - should I take her keys?

Addressing a loved one's declining health and driving ability requires direct communication and proactive measures to ensure safety.

#loss

Parenting

I'm losing my mum to young-onset dementia. Caring for my baby reminds me who she was

Parenting

How to Survive Mother's Day When Your Mom Is Gone

UK politics

Digested week: The world spins on as I cope with Mum's loss

Parenting

I'm losing my mum to young-onset dementia. Caring for my baby reminds me who she was

The article highlights the emotional journey of a new mother coping with her mother's dementia.

Parenting

How to Survive Mother's Day When Your Mom Is Gone

Mother's Day can be exceptionally difficult for those whose mothers have passed away or suffer from dementia.

UK politics

Digested week: The world spins on as I cope with Mum's loss

People over 65 are being hospitalized 2700% more for this common pastime - which also increases dementia risk

Increased cannabis use among older adults linked to a rise in emergency room visits and heightened dementia risk.

Tracking precisely how learning, memories are formed - Harvard Gazette

A new technique to map the molecular basis of memory formation could lead to therapies for disorders like dementia.

People over 65 are being hospitalized 2700% more for this common pastime - which also increases dementia risk

Increased cannabis use among older adults linked to a rise in emergency room visits and heightened dementia risk.

Tracking precisely how learning, memories are formed - Harvard Gazette

A new technique to map the molecular basis of memory formation could lead to therapies for disorders like dementia.

more#research

#missing-person

Mission District

Community remains hopeful on Day 4 as search for missing 79-year-old San Mateo Co. woman continues

SF parents

Crews focusing on possible gaps in search for missing 79-year-old San Mateo Co. hiker

Mission District

Community remains hopeful on Day 4 as search for missing 79-year-old San Mateo Co. woman continues

SF parents

Crews focusing on possible gaps in search for missing 79-year-old San Mateo Co. hiker

Nearly One Third of Dementia Cases Tied to Hearing Loss

Audiometry-measured hearing loss significantly increases dementia risk in older adults.

#alzheimers

fromLos Angeles Times

OMG science

Commentary: 7 million people have Alzheimer's. Why is the Trump administration derailing research?

The NIH terminated a significant Alzheimer's study due to changing agency priorities, raising concerns about research funding.

Mental health

This super common condition causes up to a third of all dementia cases - and treating it can delay onset

Treating hearing loss could delay the onset of dementia for numerous older adults.

fromLos Angeles Times

Commentary: 7 million people have Alzheimer's. Why is the Trump administration derailing research?

The NIH terminated a significant Alzheimer's study due to changing agency priorities, raising concerns about research funding.

This super common condition causes up to a third of all dementia cases - and treating it can delay onset

Treating hearing loss could delay the onset of dementia for numerous older adults.

more#alzheimers

#brain-health

Cardiovascular Fitness in Childhood Linked to Adult Dementia Risk

Childhood cardiovascular factors impact brain structure in young adults, increasing dementia risk.

Early cardiovascular health is crucial for cognitive function and long-term brain health.

Alternative medicine

Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disorders

Mental health

5 Nutrients That May Slow Brain Aging

Cardiovascular Fitness in Childhood Linked to Adult Dementia Risk

Childhood cardiovascular factors impact brain structure in young adults, increasing dementia risk.

Early cardiovascular health is crucial for cognitive function and long-term brain health.

Alternative medicine

Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disorders

Mental health

5 Nutrients That May Slow Brain Aging

Mental health

17 Ways to Cut Your Risk of Stroke, Dementia and Depression All at Once

Lifestyle changes may reduce risk factors for stroke, dementia, and late-life depression.

Mental health

Dementia Is More Common Among the Married Than the Unmarried

Unmarried individuals have a lower risk of developing dementia than married individuals, according to recent research.

17 Ways to Cut Your Risk of Stroke, Dementia and Depression All at Once

Lifestyle changes may reduce risk factors for stroke, dementia, and late-life depression.

Dementia Is More Common Among the Married Than the Unmarried

Unmarried individuals have a lower risk of developing dementia than married individuals, according to recent research.

more#health

#hypertension

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Help to reduce high blood pressure lowers dementia risk, study finds

Intensive help for high blood pressure can lower dementia risk.

Mental health

This Simple Intervention Can Reduce Dementia Risk

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Help to reduce high blood pressure lowers dementia risk, study finds

Intensive help for high blood pressure can lower dementia risk.

Mental health

This Simple Intervention Can Reduce Dementia Risk

Dementia Patients Could Make ER Boarding More of a Problem

ER boarding exacerbates challenges for hospitals, particularly affecting dementia patients during their critical wait for beds.

#cannabis

Mental health

Exclusive | Meet NYC's weed-loving over-60s - as seniors are using marijuana more than ever

Canada news

Older People Seeking Care for Cannabis Use at Greater Risk for Dementia

Mental health

Exclusive | Meet NYC's weed-loving over-60s - as seniors are using marijuana more than ever

Canada news

Older People Seeking Care for Cannabis Use at Greater Risk for Dementia

more#cannabis

fromwww.esquire.com

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Elon Musk Has More Than a Dozen Birth Children That He Manages Relationships With Via a Fixer

Musk's ambition for NASA mirrors his personal agenda, as he believes making humanity multiplanetary is essential for the species' long-term survival amid declining population fears.

OMG science

South London mum 'died from stroke after ambulance cancelled by mistake'

Mrs. Pauline Austin, 71, suffered a catastrophic brain bleed after being kept in the care home for hours, unaware that her ambulance request was cancelled.

London politics

UK news

Jean Marsh, co-creator of 1970s TV hit Upstairs, Downstairs, dies aged 90

Jean Marsh, co-creator of 'Upstairs, Downstairs,' passed away at 90 due to dementia complications.

Could the Shingles Vaccine Help Prevent Dementia?

Vaccines against chickenpox and shingles may potentially help in preventing dementia linked to the varicella-zoster virus.

Shingles Vaccine Can Decrease Risk of Dementia, Study Finds

Vaccination against shingles reduces dementia risk by 20%, linking viral infections to long-term brain health.

Study finds strongest evidence yet that shingles vaccine helps cut dementia risk

Shingles vaccination significantly reduces the risk of developing dementia by 20%, particularly in women.

fromArs Technica

EU data protection

A bonus from the shingles vaccine: Dementia protection?

fromtime.com

Could the Shingles Vaccine Help Prevent Dementia?

Vaccines against chickenpox and shingles may potentially help in preventing dementia linked to the varicella-zoster virus.

Shingles Vaccine Can Decrease Risk of Dementia, Study Finds

Vaccination against shingles reduces dementia risk by 20%, linking viral infections to long-term brain health.

Study finds strongest evidence yet that shingles vaccine helps cut dementia risk

Shingles vaccination significantly reduces the risk of developing dementia by 20%, particularly in women.

fromArs Technica

EU data protection

A bonus from the shingles vaccine: Dementia protection?

A natural experiment on the effect of herpes zoster vaccination on dementia - Nature

Vaccination against herpesviruses may impact dementia risk, but confounding factors challenge existing study designs.

Don Johnson 'sends love' to Bruce Willis: He's having 'a bit of a struggle right now'

Don Johnson expresses heartfelt support for Bruce Willis during his battle with dementia.

SF parents

Bruce Willis' daughter Rumer provides health update as he celebrates 70th birthday

Left-wing politics

Trump's history with Erdogan and more: Letters to the Editor - March 30, 2025

fromBuzzFeed

Mental health

Amid His Health Battle, Bruce Willis Danced With His Ex Demi Moore On His 70th Birthday

Mental health

Bruce Willis' wife honors 16th wedding anniversary with tear-jerking tribute amid his dementia battle: 'Love of a lifetime'

fromTODAY.com

SF parents

Scout Willis reflects on dad Bruce Willis' 70th birthday: 'Cried a lot this morning'

SF parents

Don Johnson 'sends love' to Bruce Willis: He's having 'a bit of a struggle right now'

Don Johnson expresses heartfelt support for Bruce Willis during his battle with dementia.

SF parents

Bruce Willis' daughter Rumer provides health update as he celebrates 70th birthday

Left-wing politics

Trump's history with Erdogan and more: Letters to the Editor - March 30, 2025

fromBuzzFeed

Mental health

Amid His Health Battle, Bruce Willis Danced With His Ex Demi Moore On His 70th Birthday

Mental health

Bruce Willis' wife honors 16th wedding anniversary with tear-jerking tribute amid his dementia battle: 'Love of a lifetime'

fromTODAY.com

SF parents

Scout Willis reflects on dad Bruce Willis' 70th birthday: 'Cried a lot this morning'

more#bruce-willis

fromwww.times-series.co.uk

Jenny McCarthy reveals heartbreaking moment when she realized Barbara Walters may have dementia

"I was hired to bring pop culture to 'The View'. They got rid of - at the time - Joy [Behar] and Elisabeth [Hasselbeck]. They wanted to do a whole flip of the show and lighten it up."

Left-wing politics

fromwww.independent.co.uk

The dementia day centre where they sing The Beatles to reawaken memories

Singing offers a sense of community and enhances confidence for individuals living with dementia, providing emotional connection and cognitive engagement through shared musical experiences.

SF music

Napping during the day could be early symptom of dementia in elderly women

The new study, published in the journal Neurology, revealed that sleep problems could be an early marker of dementia in elderly women, emphasizing the connection between sleep and cognitive health.

Mental health

Relationships

Tiny Love Stories: I'm a Loser'

The article narrates personal challenges faced by individuals coping with dementia and gender identity.

fromAeon

A father forgets his child's name for the first time in this poetic reflection on memory | Aeon Videos

By the Time I Reach Him captures the painful reality of memory loss through personal audio, contemporary footage, and archival imagery, presented in a poignant black and white format.

philosophy

Independent films

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