Dementia: Last News

dementia after he suffered from brain fog and slurred speech. After getting the all-clear following a brain scan, he had a blood test and was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid.

over social media, they confirmed that the beloved television personality and zookeeper had officially resigned his post as director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in December, a role which he held for 42 years.

Sheila said: “It was terrifying, not being able to remember anything and your brain panicking and trying to find the words.”She told Radio Times it had made her think about the prospect of dementia.The actress has now instructed her daughters to place her in a nursing home if she develops the condition and is un-able to look after herself.Three years ago, Sheila was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, which can potentially cause life-threatening problems.She previously said she feared she could only have months to live.The TV and theatre veteran said: “This wasn’t to do with my illness – although you can die of it and I do have to think about that.“But, just at my age, you’re unlikely to live many more years and that weighs heavily if,

It raised a record-breaking £4million for the Dementia Research Institute.Kate Lee, chief executive of Alzheimer’s Society, said that Dame Barbara “shone like a beacon for others affected by dementia”.She said what the couple achieved for the cause “has been truly awe-inspiring”.Last year they delivered a letter to Boris Johnson signed by 100,000 people, asking for better provision for dementia.At the end of their chat, Dame Barbara said to the PM: “Can I have a kiss?”No 10 said yesterday ministers had committed to “significantly” increasing dementia research funding.

Country star Hal Ketchum has died at the age of 67 due to complications of dementia.The singer, who found fame in the ’90s with critically acclaimed album “Past The Point of Rescue,” passed away at home.His wife Andrea shared the sad news on his Facebook page, writing: “With great sadness and grief we announce that Hal passed away peacefully last night at home due to complications of dementia.“May his music live on forever in your hearts and bring you peace.

Research has shown that musical knowledge often remains in dementia patients, since the area of the brain that preserves those memories is unaffected by the disease, according to the Mayo Clinic.This proved touchingly true for one former ballerina, Marta C.

told “Entertainment Tonight” before the release of “Robin’s Wish,” a documentary chronicling the comedic actor’s final months before he committed suicide in August 2014.“We saw that Robin was struggling in a way that he hadn’t before to remember lines and to combine the right words with the performance,” Levy said. “When Robin would call me at 10 at night, at two in the morning, at four in the morning, saying, ‘Is it usable? Is any of this usable? Do I suck? What’s going on?’ I would reassure him.

Newsflare.The loving daughter — who is also a model and activist — recently documented her ability to bring her mother out of a dark place using music.“Hey Google — play Fleetwood Mac, please. Turn the volume up,” says Nicole while stroking her panicked mother’s hand, in a video she posted to TikTok.The 1975 song “Rhiannon” begins playing — and almost immediately Cheryl transitions from a state of deep agitation to snapping her fingers and gleefully dancing throughout the kitchen.“Watch to see the magic of music for dementia patients,” Nicole wrote over the beginning of the clip, which has racked up over 639,000 likes on the short video-sharing platform.

EastEnders actor and documentarian Ross Kemp is fronting a new programme about the difficulties of dealing with Alzheimer's. His new show, Ross Kemp: Living With Dementia, focuses on those that are suffering, particularly during the coronavirus lockdown.