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Elderly man with dementia rescued after dangling from second-story window: Police

Thursday, April 17 by ABC News

(CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.) -- An elderly man with dementia was rescued by officials after his foot got stuck in a window and he ended up dangling from the second-story of his home in Michigan, the Canton Township Police Department told ABC News.The incident, which... Read More.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s This Weekend

Tuesday, September 10 by wcednews

DUBOIS - You are invited to join your peers to raise awareness for a life changing disease.The Walk to End Alzheimer’s aims to honor those that have fallen victim to the disease, as well as raise awareness and support those facing the illness.According to... Read More.

More people are dying from dementia, according to new study

Thursday, August 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Deaths from dementia have tripled in just 21 years, according to a new study published in The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders.In 1999, about 150,000 Americans died from dementia, according to the study. By 2020, that number had tripled to... Read More.

How olive oil could lower risk of dementia mortality

Thursday, May 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- From vegetables and legumes to fish and fresh herbs, Mediterranean ingredients provide a wide array of health benefits, and the Mediterranean diet is consistently ranked the top overall diet.Now, researchers have found new health associations between consuming more than 1/2 teaspoon... Read More.

Bruce Willis wife explains why she went public with his dementia diagnosis

Wednesday, May 8 by ABC News

Emma Heming Willis is opening up about how sharing her husband Bruce Willis' Frontotemporal dementia or FTD diagnosis in 2023 impacted her."I could breathe, you know, I could really exhale and sort of just feel this weight sort of lift from my shoulders but... Read More.

Wendy Williams diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia, frontotemporal dementia

Thursday, February 22 by ABC News

Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, according to a press release from the former talk show host and her medical team.Williams, who hosted The Wendy... Read More.

Emma Heming Willis recalls “freaking out” about Bruce Willis’ Frontotemporal dementia diagnosis

Wednesday, October 4 by ABC News

World FTD Awareness Week ended on October 1, and to mark the occasion, Emma Heming Willis saluted two women who helped her come to grips with her husband Bruce Willis' Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis.On her Make Time to Connect podcast,... Read More.

Emma Heming Willis says “it’s hard to know” if Bruce Willis is aware of his dementia

Monday, September 25 by ABC News

Emma Heming Willis has been a touchstone for fans of her husband, Bruce Willis, during his battle with frontotemporal dementia, and she appeared on the Today show Monday to give an update. This week has been designated FTD Awareness Week, which prompted the appearance alongside Susan Dickinson, the CEO... Read More.

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter diagnosed with dementia, Carter Center announces

Tuesday, May 30 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia, The Carter Center announced on Tuesday."She continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with loved ones," The Carter Center said in a statement.The Carter... Read More.

Mediterranean diet may reduce risk of dementia, study finds: What to know about the diet

Wednesday, March 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Following a diet rich in plant-based foods and seafood can help lower the risk of getting dementia, according to a new study.The study, published Monday in the journal BMC Medicine, found that people who closely followed a Mediterranean diet had as much... Read More.

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