Star of Loose Women Ruth Langsford has revealed her beloved mum Joan – who has Alzheimer’s – is under the weather.
Ruth, 65, has been open about her mum Joan’s health battles over the past few years and revealed in a new social media post that she’s not been well recently.
Ruth Langsford reveals mum Joan’s chest infection
While celebrating Mother’s Day on Sunday (March 30), Ruth shared an adorable throwback video clip on Instagram of Joan, 94, singing in a kitchen while enjoying a drink.
“HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all you wonderful Mums out there but especially to my amazing mum Joan,” she wrote in her caption.
While Joan appeared in high spirits, Ruth revealed the video wasn’t new. She said: “I’m sharing an old video because unfortunately Mum’s not well….she’s got a nasty chest infection so she’s not up to celebrating today. Maggie and I are with her though and giving her lots of TLC.”
“I’m sure she’ll be back peeling the veg, dancing and drinking sherry in my kitchen very soon. Hope you’re all having a lovely day with your Mum if you’re fortunate, like me, to still have her.”
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‘Hope she’s feeling better soon’
Following the emotional post, many of Ruth’s followers rushed to the comments section to share their support.
“Happiest of days to you and your gorgeous mum,” TV host Vanessa Feltz wrote.
“Wishing her better and Happy Mother’s Day,” Kate Thornton added.
“Your mum looks lovely. Hope she’s feeling better soon,” another person shared.
“Ah your poor mum. Bless her. I hope she gets better soon,” a fourth expressed.
“Aww hope your mum gets better soon. I absolutely love this video. Makes me smile every time I see it,” a fifth user wrote.
Over the past few years, TV star Ruth Langsford has been open about dementia running in her family.
Ruth Langsford revealed her dad had dementia
During an appearance on Loose Women in 2017, Ruth opened up about her father, who had dementia.
Before his death in 2012, the presenter explained it was a hard time for her, explaining that she was grieving and losing her father.
While choking up, Ruth began to get emotional as she detailed that her dad had to go into care, sharing that it was also difficult for her mum, Joan.
‘I only worry about age in respect to my health’
Since her father’s death, Ruth’s mother also has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
“I lost my darling dad, Dennis, to Alzheimer’s, and now, sadly, my mum, Joan, has the disease,” she told Woman and Home magazine.
As time has gone on, Ruth has admitted she is fearful that she might get the disease.
Last year, she said: “Every time I forget something, instead of thinking it’s a senior moment, I think ‘Oh my God. Is this the start of Alzheimer’s? ‘ I don’t fear getting older. I embrace my age and I never lie about it. I’m 64 and I’m very happy to be 64.”
“I only worry about age in respect to my health. I think old age is wonderful, and I see many very active, interesting and brilliant older people and I hope that will be me.”
Ruth participated in the Alzheimer’s Society’s Surrey Memory Walk
In September 2024, Ruth participated in the Alzheimer’s Society’s Surrey Memory Walk in memory of her father and her Alzheimer’s-stricken mum.
It was the 14th time she had taken part in the walk.
“I want to thank all those who shared their stories with me as we walked together. There was a huge sense of accomplishment and pride,” she said.
The Alzheimer’s Society raised more than £64,000 from those who took part in the Surrey walk.
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