FDA will take a deeper look into the safety and effectiveness of Lilly experimental Alzheimer’s drug

FDA will take a deeper look into the safety and effectiveness of Lilly experimental Alzheimer’s drug

INDIANAPOLIS — Federal regulators put off a decision on whether to approve an Eli Lilly Alzheimer’s drug by making an unusual request to have outside advisers look at the treatment. Lilly had expected the Food and Drug Administration to decide on donanemab’s approval by the end of the month. But the drugmaker said Friday that … Read more

Change in someone’s mood could be an early sign of dementia says experts

Change in someone’s mood could be an early sign of dementia says experts

And while it is completely normal for your memory to be forgetful with things such as tiredness, stress or illness getting in the way. However, experts have warned a sign in someone’s mood could be a contributing factor towards an early sign of dementia. Experts at Alzheimer Scotland have warned personality or mood changes can … Read more

‘My son is UK’s youngest dementia sufferer – he’s 22 but has brain of 70-year-old’

‘My son is UK’s youngest dementia sufferer – he’s 22 but has brain of 70-year-old’

A mum has shared her heartache after her son was diagnosed with dementia at the age of just 22. Sam Fairbairn, 47, believes that her son Andre Yarham is the youngest person in Britain to be diagnosed with the devastating disease. Sam, who used to work as a coach driver, has quit her job to … Read more

Bruce Willis’ Wife Slams Rumors The Actor Has ‘No More Joy’ After Dementia Diagnosis

Bruce Willis’ Wife Slams Rumors The Actor Has ‘No More Joy’ After Dementia Diagnosis

Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, says the “stupid headlines” about her husband’s life following his Aphasia diagnosis are “far from the truth.” In a clip posted to Instagram on Sunday, Heming Willis said she was “triggered” after an unnamed outlet reported that the “Die Hard” star, 68, has “no more joy” after his Aphasia … Read more

Wendy Williams documentary producers: Didn’t know she had dementia while filming

Wendy Williams documentary producers: Didn’t know she had dementia while filming

If you watched Lifetime’s Wendy Williams docuseries that premiered over the weekend and felt uncomfortable, you weren’t alone. “Where is Wendy Williams?” premiered over the weekend and featured numerous scenes of the former talk show host unsteady, belligerent, confused and also drunk. Her manager would regularly find liquor bottles hidden throughout her apartment, behavior that … Read more

Wendy Williams has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?

Wendy Williams has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?

Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with a form of dementia, according to a statement released Thursday on behalf of her caretakers. The 59-year-old former talk show host was diagnosed last year with with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia “after undergoing a battery of medical tests,” according to the statement. A look at the condition, … Read more

Wendy Williams diagnosed with same form of dementia as Bruce Willis

Wendy Williams diagnosed with same form of dementia as Bruce Willis

LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with the same form of dementia that actor Bruce Willis has, a statement released Thursday on behalf of her caretakers says. The statement said the 59-year-old’s diagnoses of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia “have already presented significant hurdles … Read more

Wendy Williams thanks fans for ‘overwhelming’ response to dementia diagnosis

Wendy Williams thanks fans for ‘overwhelming’ response to dementia diagnosis

NEW YORK — Former talk show host Wendy Williams is thanking well-wishers for their response to the revelation she has been diagnosed with dementia and ahead of the airing of Lifetime documentary about her struggles. “I want to say I have immense gratitude for the love and kind words I have received after sharing my … Read more

Wendy Williams thanks fans for ‘overwhelming’ response to dementia diagnosis

Wendy Williams thanks fans for ‘overwhelming’ response to dementia diagnosis

NEW YORK — Former talk show host Wendy Williams is thanking well-wishers for their response to the revelation she has been diagnosed with dementia and ahead of the airing of Lifetime documentary about her struggles. “I want to say I have immense gratitude for the love and kind words I have received after sharing my … Read more

A year after Jimmy Carter’s entered hospice care, advocates hope his endurance drives awareness

A year after Jimmy Carter’s entered hospice care, advocates hope his endurance drives awareness

ATLANTA — Since Jimmy Carter entered hospice care at his home in south Georgia one year ago, the former U.S. president has celebrated his 99th birthday, enjoyed tributes to his legacy and lost his wife of 77 years. Rosalynn Carter, who died in November, about six months after the Carter family disclosed her dementia diagnosis, … Read more