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‘Only one who didn't have gray hair:' Alzheimer's effect on the young — and their even younger caregivers
Researcher’s say there’s been an alarming increase among adults in their 40s and 50s who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. That has ripple effects on the family members of those younger patients, who often fill caregiving roles.
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One Northern Virginia family's journey with early-onset Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer’s is not just a disease of old age, as two sisters in Northern Virginia learned when their mom was diagnosed at age 51. News4’s Eun Yang reports.
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Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's legacy and landmark cases
The late former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor is known to be the first female Supreme Court Justice and for her centrist role in the court room. News4’s Drew Wilder talked to a George Mason University law professor who knew her personally about her legacy.
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Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming shares health update amid his dementia battle
Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming, reflected on the actor’s health battle after he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia earlier this year.
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Study says a sedentary lifestyle can raise dementia risk
Researchers found a link between sedentary lifestyles and chronic illnesses that are linked with increased dementia risk.
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Some US airports strive to make flying more inclusive for those with dementia
With over 14 million people expected to check into airports nationwide for Labor Day weekend, a number of them inevitably will be travelers with dementia or some sort of cognitive impairment. Nearly a dozen airports in the last few years have modified their facilities and operations to be more dementia-friendly.
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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Has Dementia, the Carter Center Says
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, her family announced Tuesday.
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Bruce Willis' Wife Gets Emotional Sharing How Daughter, 9, Helps Care For Her Dad
Three months after Bruce Willis’ dementia diagnosis was revealed, his wife is sharing how their 9-year-old daughter is learning about her dad’s disease and assisting in his care.
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Pizza Delivery Driver Helps Fallen Elderly Woman
A Florida family is praising a pizza delivery driver who helped their 90-year-old mother after a fall. Security cameras captured his kindness while they waited for help to arrive.
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Bruce Willis' Family Says His Condition Has Progressed to Frontotemporal Dementia
The family of retired actor Bruce Willis says his condition has progressed to frontotemporal dementia. Willis’ family previously stated in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with aphasia.
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Skip the Soda, Pass on the Frozen Pizza and Other Foods You Should Avoid to Decrease Dementia Risk
Frozen dinners, ice cream, sugary drinks and other ultra-processed foods have been linked to obesity and heart disease, but a new study warns of a different worry: dementia. It found that a higher percentage of ultra-processed foods in a diet was associated with a cognitive decline in adults.