Dementia

Wendy Williams’ legal guardian claims that the former TV host’s health is in serious decline.

In a November 12 court filing obtained by The Post, lawyers for Williams’ guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, stated that the 60-year-old has suffered “cognitive decline, permanent disability, and incapacity” due to her struggles with dementia.

Loneliness poses serious health risks, akin to the dangers of smoking. Research shows that lonely individuals are more susceptible to a range of severe health issues, including heart disease, stroke, anxiety, depression, and dementia. These conditions collectively result in a 26% increase in the likelihood of premature death among those who experience chronic loneliness.

The 87-year-old disappeared on Sunday 9 June and was suffering from dementia

Αn unusual number of those cases are in young people, who do not typically show dementia-like symptoms or signs of other neurological problems

A team of 16-year-old students from the Experimental Senior High School of the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki has won the 2024 De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Award for the game Wizzle, which is based on symmetries and artistic motifs found in all cultures, cultivates the imagination and combats stress.

Mental health expert fears former US president has dementia

A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity by Keck Medicine of USC reveals a potential link between hearing aid use and increased lifespan. With approximately 40 million American adults experiencing hearing loss, the study urges those in need to consider wearing hearing aids, highlighting their potential life-extending benefits.

A new law is being drafted that will allow dementia patients to determine who will represent them in matters of care and treatment before the disease progresses. The draft on the treatment of dementia and Alzheimer's, which is being prepared by the Health Ministry, also provides for the provision of work facilities for caregivers.

According to one study, a 1% loss in deep sleep each year for persons over 60 years old translates into a 27% higher chance of dementia.

A 61-year-old woman from Serres that had been missing since July 30 was found dead on Friday. The body was located by a local near a stream in the area. Six firefighters and two vehicles retrieved the woman's body.

According to the Hellenic Police, there is no evidence of foul play in the death of the woman, who suffered from dementia.