Theatre legend, Sir Peter Hall, dies aged 86, while battling dementia

Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive at Alzheimer’s Society, says:

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A rare dementia gene runs in the family, but he’s fine — so far

A rare dementia gene runs in the family, but he’s fine — so far:

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John Janda knows he takes after his mother. At 68, the graying building contractor is sentimental, just as she was. He smiles indulgently as he shows off photos of his 9-month-old grandson; he tears up at the memory of losing his dad in a construction accident more than 40 years ago.

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A rare dementia gene runs in the family, but he’s fine — so far

John Janda knows he takes after his mother. At 68, the graying building contractor is sentimental, just as she was. He smiles indulgently as he shows off photos of his 9-month-old grandson; he tears up at the memory of losing his dad in a construction accident more than 40 years ago.

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Retinal imaging may help doctors confirm or rule out frontotemporal degeneration

Retinal imaging may help doctors confirm or rule out frontotemporal degeneration:

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Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that is present in tens of thousands of Americans, but is often difficult to diagnose accurately.

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Retinal imaging may help doctors confirm or rule out frontotemporal degeneration

Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that is present in tens of thousands of Americans, but is often difficult to diagnose accurately.

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Citrus consumption could lower onset of dementia

Tohoku University researchers have found some evidence to suggest that daily intake of citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons or limes, could reduce the risk of dementia developing among older adults by almost 15 percent.

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Citrus consumption could lower onset of dementia

Citrus consumption could lower onset of dementia:

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Tohoku University researchers have found some evidence to suggest that daily intake of citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons or limes, could reduce the risk of dementia developing among older adults by almost 15 percent.

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