Deborah is an award-winning journalist and media entrepreneur. She spent five years as executive producer of video for the Wall Street Journal where she oversaw the expansion of multi-media throughout Asia. Deborah interviewed many business and political leaders throughout her career, including Google’s Eric Schmidt when she broke the story of Google’s criticism of the U.S. National Security Agency. She has also covered exclusive stories, including the New York Philharmonic Orchestra’s historic trip to North Korea, when she was selected as the only journalist from Asia to cover the story. Deborah is a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum. She founded Being Patient after her mom’s Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis to reinvent how people get accurate information on long-term illness, pioneering a community-driven editorial strategy. When not working, she can be found on a running trail or covering mom duties for her three children.
For some, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can feel like the end of life; for others, it’s a chance to begin a new one. Following his…
Being Patient spoke with Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu about the link between psychedelics and brain health, and what it might mean for Alzheimer’s research.
As research into Alzheimer’s advances, new screening technology allows for earlier detection of the disease. But with no cure yet discovered and a social…
Being Patient spoke with Dr. Malaz Boustani about whether older adults should be given cognitive screening for dementia as part of their regular medical…
Arthena Caston on fighting for an accurate diagnosis, and living joyfully despite it. Rates of Alzheimer’s disease are around 14 percent higher among Black…
As the number of people with Alzheimer’s grows in the coming decades, more attention is being paid to people who develop dementia as a…
With fears of the coronavirus spreading, it’s important to consider practical steps to prevent the spread of the disease, particularly among vulnerable populations like…
With concerns about the coronavirus rising, Being Patient spoke with Dr. James Ellison about why people with dementia are more susceptible to the coronavirus…
Too often we misinterpret behaviors and emotions of people with dementia as symptoms of the disease, overlooking their genuine experiences. Being Patient spoke with…
A recent study by Michigan State University (MSU) researchers confirms old adages about happy spouses leading to happy lives. According to the study, optimism…
Experiencing problems with disturbed or irregular sleep is common as people age. For people with dementia and their caregivers, these can be even bigger…
Being Patient spoke with dementia care expert Christy turner about how caregivers can best deal with sleep disturbances and Sundowning, common problems for those…
Research into dementia prevention has looked into a variety of possibilities, including diet and exercise. But researchers are also looking at how sleep affects…
Being Patient spoke with Dr. Laura Lewis about her research into the effects of deep sleep on brain health and cleansing.
Much of Alzheimer’s research has pegged the accumulation of beta-amyloid proteins within the brain as a major component in neurodegeneration. While many researchers seek…