Dementia reduces life expectancy by about 2 years for those diagnosed at age 85, 3 to 4 years for those diagnosed at 80, and up to 13 years with a diagnosis at 65, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 8 in The BMJ.

Average life expectancy for patients with dementia ranges from 8.9 years after diagnosis at a mean age of 60 years for women to 2.2 years at a mean age of 85 years for men, according to a study published online Jan.

A new study has revealed that dementia reduced life expectancy by about two years for people with a diagnosis at age 85, 3-4 years with a diagnosis at age 80, and up to 13 years with a diagnosis at age 65.

Former Hull, Bradford and Middlesbrough striker Dean Windass has been diagnosed with stage two dementia. The 55-year-old made more than 700 appearances for 12 clubs during his 19-year career between 1990 and 2009,

Former Premier League footballer Dean Windass has confirmed he has been diagnosed with stage two dementia. The 55-year-old took to X to confirm the news after ex-Manchester United defender David May shared an update on Windass’s condition during an interview on BBC breakfast.

Yorkshire footballer Dean Windass who played for Hull City, Bradford City and Middlesbrough has been diagnosed with dementia