In 2022, more Canadians died by medical euthanasia than from pneumonia, Alzheimer’s, or liver disease. The Quebec government announced in October that people with…
In many households, screens are part of daily life – from work to entertainment. But for parents, setting boundaries around screens isn’t just about…
Athira Pharma, makers of experimental Alzheimer’s drug fosgonimeton, paid up $4 million to settle a federal case following allegations that the company manipulated scientific…
In addition to warmer, drier, more extreme weather, climate change is also causing more active wildfire seasons, and that means more exposure to wildfire…
A single mild concussion while playing amateur sports does not lead to long-term cognitive decline a recent study has found. This conclusion may seem…
Mild cognitive impairment and dementia can bring insomnia and other sleep issues. Here are the sleep aids that aren’t considered safe — and eight…
This article is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eli Lilly. A former ICU nurse…
Being Patient’s Deborah Kan looks back at 2024 — and ahead at plans for the new year. The start of a new year is…
2024 was a big year for our Live Talks series, covering topics from caregiving to seizures to Long COVID. Here were our top 10…
As the global population ages, understanding the variability in cognitive aging becomes increasingly important. Why do some individuals remain cognitively sharp while others experience…
This year, the world saw new blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease hit the market and two monoclonal antibody drugs for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease approved…
When people step into a caregiving role, they might find themselves struggling to maintain their own identity. It can be easy for a caregiver…
Changes in thinking and memory as we age can occur for a variety of reasons. These changes are not always cause for concern. But…
Imagine being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in your early 60s and leaving your career, only to find out years later that you had no signs…
Music is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. Whether it’s lifting our spirits, pushing us to run faster or soothing us to…