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Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa laid to rest after private funeral

Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa laid to rest after private funeral

Gene Hackman and his wife, Besty Arakawa, were laid to rest following…
‘Remembrance’ playwright draws on mother’s ‘frightening’ battle with Alzheimer’s

‘Remembrance’ playwright draws on mother’s ‘frightening’ battle with Alzheimer’s

Recalling the duty of care The play “Remembrance” just closed its off-B’way…
Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming, weighs in on Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa’s deaths: ‘Caregivers need care too’

Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming, weighs in on Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa’s deaths: ‘Caregivers need care too’

Emma Heming shared her thoughts on Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s deaths…
Gene Hackman had advanced Alzheimer’s and severe heart disease at time of death: ‘In very poor health’

Gene Hackman had advanced Alzheimer’s and severe heart disease at time of death: ‘In very poor health’

Gene Hackman “was in very poor health” before his death, which was…
Five monumental Alzheimer’s discoveries scientists made in 2024

Five monumental Alzheimer’s discoveries scientists made in 2024

With an estimated 6.9 million Americans aged 65 and older currently living…
‘Duck Dynasty’ star Phil Robertson diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, family reveals

‘Duck Dynasty’ star Phil Robertson diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, family reveals

“Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease amid his…
‘Duck Dynasty’ star Phil Robertson, 78, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

‘Duck Dynasty’ star Phil Robertson, 78, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

“Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The…
Having this type of fat common in middle age could predict Alzheimer’s — and it shows up 20 years before early symptoms

Having this type of fat common in middle age could predict Alzheimer’s — and it shows up 20 years before early symptoms

New research has established a link between a specific type of body…
New hope for Alzheimer’s patients? Cancer drug shows ‘high potential’

New hope for Alzheimer’s patients? Cancer drug shows ‘high potential’

A type of drug being developed to combat cancer could be repurposed…
This surprising symptom could be an early sign of dementia

This surprising symptom could be an early sign of dementia

A British doctor shared a surprisingly warning sign of dementia — the…