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Authorities are awaiting necropsy results to determine how the couple’s kelpie mix died. Starvation could have been a cause of death but ofcls are still unsure, Phipps said, noting that dogs do not get sick from hantavirus. Zinna underwent a procedure on Feb 9, which could explain why the dog was in a crate…. The couple’s other 2 dogs were found alive & had been able to go in & out of the house through an open door, authorities said.

#GeneHackman #alzheimers #ElderCare
cnn.com/2025/03/08/us/gene-hac

CNN · Gene Hackman’s wife was protective of his health for years. She died of hantavirus and days later, he was goneBy Dalia Faheid

Gene Hackman’s cause of death revealed to be heart disease with his Alzheimer’s listed as a contributing factor. .

His wife (and caregiver) Betsy Arakawa, died of hantavirus a week prior. It’s a rare airborne illness spread through rodent feces.

Hackman was alone in the house for a week with his wife’s dead body.

We may never know exactly what happened in the days leading up to her death, but this is an important reminder that caregivers often need care themselves

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is more than a full time job, and it’s possible she didn’t get the timely medical care she needed because she was putting his needs before her own

Caregivers deserve to be recognized and supported, and they should always have respite care available

If you know someone providing full time care, reach out to them. Ask them how they’re doing or if you can support them in any way.

Even giving them an hour of rest and recovery can make a world of difference

cbc.ca/news/entertainment/gene

CBCGene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died a week apart from different causes, officials say | CBC NewsAuthorities on Friday revealed the causes of death for actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, saying the couple are believed to have died a full week apart at their home in New Mexico from two different diseases.

#BREAKING - Causes of death for both #GeneHackman and #BetsyArakawa revealed...

65yo Arakawa likely died of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome on Feb.11th, several days before 95yo Hackman died of cardiac disease & #Alzheimers. The open bottle of pills found near her body were for Thyroid disease, & not associated with her death.

No cause of death has yet been released for the dead dog, and the surviving two dogs have been placed with friends.

#BreakingNews #CelebrityNews

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This is weird, until you learn Hackman had #Alzheimers.

Authorities revealed actor #GeneHackman died of heart disease & showed severe signs of Alzheimers a full week after his wife died of hantavirus.

Arakawa, 65, was found w/an open prescription bottle & pills scattered on the bathroom counter. Authorities linked her death to #hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.

Hackman, 95, was found in the mudroom. His death was tied to heart disease w/Alzheimer’s disease contributing.

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Morgan Freeman speaks about Gene Hackman with an image of Gene Hackman on the screen during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
AP News · Gene Hackman: Authorities set to reveal more information on actor's mysterious deathBy Morgan Lee

Did a new Alzheimer's drug keep this patient's brain healthier for longer?

New drugs Leqembi and Kisunla may have a modest benefit, don't cure #Alzheimer's, have a host of side effects (including brain bleeds), are troublesome to use (require IV infusion or injection) and multiple brain scans and cost 10's of thousands to administer.

"I think it helped," says her husband, Ken Bell. "But I'm not sure."

That sort of uncertainty is common when it comes to #Leqembi and #Kisunla

Both drugs clear the brain of a substance called beta-#amyloid, which forms the sticky plaques associated with #Alzheimers.

stlpr.org/npr/2025-02-26/did-a

🧠🔑 #Alzheimers research: Key protein identified
A research team at the #UniCologne has identified a specific form of the tau protein that is responsible for mediating the toxicity of harmful protein clumps in human neurons. This could lead to a new target for future treatments of Alzheimer's disease.
Read more ➡️ uni.koeln/EWWLK

The paper was published in Alzheimer's & Dementia 👇
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wil