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- Shortly after she was diagnosed in the early 1980s, Hayworth became one of the first celebrities to publicly share she had Alzheimer's. This brave feat increased awareness at a time when very little was known about dementia and very little was discussed, and helped start a national conversation around the disease.
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Nov 20, 2006 · Rita Hayworth’s misdiagnosed struggle. Today, someone suffering from forgetfulness is immediately assumed to have Alzheimer’s disease. But it was only a few decades ago that famed actress...
It wasn't until 1981, when a neurologist finally diagnosed Hayworth with Alzheimer's disease, that Yasmin fully grasped what was happening to her movie star mother. Without hesitation, Yasmin became an Alzheimer's caregiver overnight.
Oct 23, 2018 · Her youngest daughter has since founded the annual Rita Hayworth Gala through the Alzheimer’s Association to keep her mother’s legacy alive, all while raising funds to support studying the...
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May 16, 1987 · Miss Hayworth, a victim of Alzheimer’s disease that robbed her of speech and memory during the last years of her life, died Thursday night at the home of Princess Yasmin Khan Embiricos, her...
- Early Problems and Misdiagnosis
- The Importance of Rita Hayworth’s Case
- Final Word
Rita’s problems started when she couldn’t remember some of the lines in her movies. That, combined with constant mood swings, was easily attributed to her alcohol struggles. Unfortunately, the symptoms of alcohol abuse mimic those of early-onset Alzheimer’s. However, at the time, the doctors and the public had somewhat forgotten about Alzheimer’s, ...
Rita Hayworth Alzheimer’s story was made public in 1981, giving the illness a face for the first time. She reminded the public of its existence and helped destigmatize the condition. She was the first famous person to go public with her diagnosis, until Ronald Reagan did the same in 1994, with a letter to the public. Since then, Alzheimer’s awarene...
For Rita Hayworth, Alzheimer’s struggles were masked by her alcohol addiction and often misdiagnosed. In 2017, she would be properly tested and diagnosed with an early-onset AD in her 40s. Her story reminds us of the significance of proper diagnosis and early detection of the disease, as well as the importance of family and support.
Apr 6, 1989 · Fate has some cruel sorrows in its quiver, and the story of Rita Hayworth, who slid from sex goddess to Alzheimer's victim inside of three decades, is one of them.
Oct 16, 2018 · Hollywood assumed she was alcoholic, but in 1980 she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, bringing worldwide awareness to the little-known disease.
