Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia

Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia

The Die Hard star’s family says while his condition has progressed,it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.

  • byGarry Maddox andKate Lahey

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Deaths 17 per cent above historical average amid last year’s Omicron wave

Deaths 17 per cent above historical average amid last year’s Omicron wave

Nearly 130,000 Australians died in the first eight months of last year,temporarily lowering the nation’s life expectancy.

  • byRachel Clun
In those rare moments when Mum is lucid,I wonder what I’ve done
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In those rare moments when Mum is lucid,I wonder what I’ve done

It’s not the confusion of dementia that is the hardest thing to witness during a visit to the aged care home.

  • byAnson Cameron
Alzheimer’s trial a ‘stepping stone’ to eventual treatment

Alzheimer’s trial a ‘stepping stone’ to eventual treatment

A safety trial in humans is under way in Brisbane,using ultrasound to target the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients in an effort to wake them back up.

  • byStuart Layt
The Missy Higgins song that still makes fans ‘have a good cry’

The Missy Higgins song that still makes fans ‘have a good cry’

Watching her grandmother battle dementia helped the musician write a song that has made fans emotional for more than 10 years. Now she’s encouraging others to “share a song”.

  • byAngus Thomson
A medical discovery changed Chris Hemsworth’s life. What is the Alzheimer’s gene,and should you get tested?

A medical discovery changed Chris Hemsworth’s life. What is the Alzheimer’s gene,and should you get tested?

The 39-year-old Thor star says he will take a break from acting after discovering he has the ApoE4 gene. What is it,and can you get tested?

  • byLauren Ironmonger
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The renovations that will let Tony stay in the fun home he loves

The renovations that will let Tony stay in the fun home he loves

Tony ‘Steel’ Hearder has sailed the world,including competing in the Sydney to Hobart race 34 times.His big loves were sailng,his family and his home. When he got ill,he didn’t want to ever leave his home. Here’s what they did.

  • byJulie Power
Alzheimer’s research breaks through blood-brain barrier

Alzheimer’s research breaks through blood-brain barrier

QIMR researchers have shown how a novel technique could increase drug delivery into the brain.

  • byStuart Layt
Does contracting COVID make you more likely to develop dementia?

Does contracting COVID make you more likely to develop dementia?

Although the evidence is disputed,there are hints it does. And that could have huge long-term consequences.

  • byLiam Mannix
At 93,Australia’s oldest university student is busier than ever

At 93,Australia’s oldest university student is busier than ever

After losing her husband to dementia,Val Fell is on a mission to tackle ageism in Australia.

  • byVal Fell
Jessie can’t read,write,talk or walk. Most Australians don’t know her condition even exists

Jessie can’t read,write,talk or walk. Most Australians don’t know her condition even exists

When people are told about childhood dementia,most will say “I didn’t know this was a thing”. Jessie’s family is helping lead the charge to raise awareness,and attract desperately needed funds.

  • byKate Aubusson