Rumer Willis undergoes genetic testing for Alzheimer's risk

Rumer Willis, the eldest daughter of actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, has revealed she underwent genetic testing to assess her risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a decision she says was prompted by her family's history with dementia and other health conditions. The 38-year-old actress shared that her father's 2023 diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, led her to take a more proactive approach to her own health.

Willis partnered with health testing company Function to take an APOE genetic test, which provides information about a person's genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's. In an interview with People magazine, she explained her motivation. "It's terrifying to get answers sometimes. Obviously there are genetic things in my family. Not just dementia, I've had some family members who have had breast cancer and family members who have had different things," she said. "But I think when you have information, its power."

In a video shared by the health company, Willis also spoke emotionally about her father's condition. "I really miss my dad. I miss a different version of who he was," she said. "There are some days that are just so hard." She added that she tries to...