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health1 year ago•3 min saved

Living with Dementia: A Shared Journey with Bruce Willis

A man shares the 'unbearable' reality of his wife's battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), the same condition affecting Bruce Willis. Diagnosed at 51, she now struggles with daily tasks and erratic behavior, while the family faces financial and emotional challenges. FTD, which affects the brain's frontal and temporal lobes, often leads to full-time care within years. The couple's 11-year-old son struggles to understand the changes, and the family is focused on managing finances and fulfilling the wife's wish to travel before her condition worsens.

via Daily Mail|

#brucewillis #caregiving #dementia

health-and-medicine2 years ago•4 min saved

"Unveiling the Protein Behind Early Onset Dementia Mysteries"

Researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology have discovered that TAF15 protein aggregates are a significant factor in frontotemporal dementia, potentially offering a new target for diagnosis and treatment. This breakthrough, achieved using advanced cryo-electron microscopy, not only provides insights into the molecular basis of this form of dementia but also suggests a link between TAF15 aggregates and motor neuron disease. The findings pave the way for the development of diagnostic tools and therapies similar to those used for Alzheimer's disease.

via SciTechDaily|

##cryoelectronmicroscopy #dementiaresearch

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Demi Moore and Daughters Embrace Festive Spirit with Matching Pajamas and Family Traditions"

Demi Moore celebrated Christmas with her daughters Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah, and Rumer's boyfriend Derek Richard Thomas, all wearing matching pink pajamas. They shared a family video on Instagram, which included a gift exchange but did not feature Bruce Willis, who is battling frontotemporal dementia. Bruce's wife, Emma Heming, also posted about their 16th wedding anniversary, highlighting her growing love and adoration despite his health challenges. Bruce retired from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia and later with frontotemporal dementia, with his family expressing the impact of his condition on all of them.

via Daily Mail|

##brucewillis #celebrityfamily