Dementia

Benefits scandal: Elderly woman with dementia forced to repay £7k to DWP from life savings

London, UK – Rose Chitseko’s mother, a 92-year-old woman battling advanced Parkinson’s and dementia, is facing a harsh financial penalty from the Department for Work and Pensions. Despite a lifetime of careful financial management, she now finds herself repaying over £7,000 to the DWP due to a failure to report a change in circumstances five years ago. In early 2019, Chitseko began receiving a carer’s allowance to look after her mother, prompting a requirement to …

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Wendy Williams’ Family Reveals Alcohol-Induced Dementia Diagnosis

New York, New York – Wendy Williams’ family has recently opened up about her diagnosis of dementia, shedding light on the challenges she is facing. The former talk show host’s son, Kevin Hunter Jr., revealed that medical professionals suspect her cognitive disorder may be linked to her past struggles with alcohol addiction. In a recent episode of the Lifetime documentary “Where is Wendy Williams?” on February 25, Kevin shared that her excessive alcohol consumption had …

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Wendy Williams Breaks Silence on Aphasia and Dementia Diagnosis in Emotional Statement

New York, NY – Wendy Williams recently opened up about her diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) for the first time. The former talk show host expressed immense gratitude for the outpouring of love and support she has received since sharing her diagnosis. Williams acknowledged the overwhelming response, highlighting the power of unity and compassion in the messages she has received. In a statement shared by her representative, Jennifer Hanley of Ridge …

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Williams “Wendy Williams Opens Up About Diagnosis of Primary Progressive Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia”

New York, USA – Television personality Wendy Williams has recently disclosed a significant health diagnosis. Last year, Williams took a hiatus from her popular talk show to address health concerns, and now, after extensive medical evaluations, she has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. These conditions impact language, communication, behavior, and function, as stated in a press release from her care team. Williams, known for her openness about her previous health challenges …

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Wendy Williams Diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia and Aphasia, Struggles Highlighted in New Documentary

New York, New York – Former talk show host Wendy Williams has recently been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and the language disorder aphasia, her healthcare team revealed in a press release on Thursday morning. According to the press release, Williams’ healthcare team made the decision to disclose her diagnoses in order to address inaccurate and hurtful rumors about her health. The release also mentioned that Williams has been facing significant hurdles due to her diagnoses. …

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