Jay Leno’s wife, Mavis, ‘sometimes does not know’ him amid Alzheimer’s battle

Jay Leno’s wife, Mavis Leno, “sometimes does not know her husband […] nor her date of birth” amid her battle with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new report related to the comedian’s conservatorship petition. Per the documents obtained by Page Six, her court-appointed counsel, Ronald Ostrin, revealed that, despite remaining in good spirits amid her …

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Wendy Williams’ guardian files sealed lawsuit against Lifetime’s parent company A&E

Wendy Williams’ guardian is taking legal action against Lifetime’s parent company —  A&E Television Networks — ahead of the release of a documentary about the famed talk show host. A woman named Sabrina Morrissey, who is Williams’ temporary guardian, filed a sealed lawsuit against the network earlier this week, according to court documents obtained by Page Six. …

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Risk of dementia nearly three times higher one year after stroke: study

The risk of developing dementia is significantly higher within a year of surviving a stroke, a new study using data from Ontario suggests. In the Hospital Sick Male Patient Sleeps on the Bed. Heart Rate Monitor Equipment is on His Finger.(Getty Images/iStockphoto/gorodenkoff) In the Hospital Sick Male Patient Sleeps on the Bed. Heart Rate Monitor Equipment is …

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Jay Leno files for conservatorship over his wife’s estate due to her dementia

Comedian Jay Leno on Friday filed in California for a conservatorship over the estate of his wife of 43 years, Mavis Leno, after she was diagnosed with dementia, according to court documents. The petition, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court and obtained by “Entertainment Tonight,” said that the 77-year-old Mavis “has been progressively losing …

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Nose Picking Can Lead To Alzheimer And Dementia: Study

It is important to keep the nose clean. A study has found that this habit can even lead to a lot of psychological illnesses. Nose picking is a common but unhygienic habit that is developed by many. Some people dig their noses in public, while others do it alone in private. Some people develop …

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In 2023, Dementia Risks Are Everywhere, It Seems

Sept. 4, 2023 – A lot of researchers are searching for risk factors that increase the chance someone will develop dementia or, specifically, Alzheimer’s disease. That’s good, because the more we know about potential risks, the more we may be able to prevent it.  There is no cure for …

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Harrison Ferguson, 71, found safe after going missing at Hollywood Bowl

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 4:26PM LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A 71-year-old man with dementia has been found safe days after he went missing at the Hollywood Bowl, his family told ABC7 on Wednesday morning. Harrison “Happy” Ferguson, who is diabetic, had not been seen since he attended a concert Saturday night with some friends. His …

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New Study Identifies Gene ‘Fingerprint’ For Brain Ageing, Sheds Light On Memory Decline

The team also examined age-related changes in genes associated with three neurodegenerative diseases Alzheimer’s disease. (Image: Shutterstock) The research team used these genes to develop a common ageing score, assessing how gene activity in different regions of the brain change with age A new study offers insight into the cognitive decline of normal ageing, shedding …

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