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…
When entrepreneur Eben Pingree’s mother, 78, and father-in-law, 80, were both diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in the same week about two years ago, it shook…
VR has been a fixture in entertainment technology for years now, allowing people to experience almost life-like simulations through portable and easy-to-use headsets. Now,…
A dementia diagnosis can change everyday life significantly for the person diagnosed and their caregivers. For people living with dementia, tasks that once felt…
Bob Toia, 77, had a career in drug research, developing clinical trials for new drug entities at Proctor and Gamble. During those years, he…
There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from…
When a family member is diagnosed with dementia, the people that step into the caregiving role are often those closest to them. Caregivers must…
Being a caregiver to someone living with dementia is a role that many people take on with little or no prior experience with the…
More than 7 million Americans are living with dementia, and these numbers are set to double by 2060. Experts say that getting an early…
There’s no set amount of sleep you need. Everyone’s a bit different. But to have a healthy brain, one thing’s certain: You need good,…
When Being Patient founder Deborah Kan’s mother began hoarding blueberry baskets and other miscellaneous items, Kan was taken aback by this new behavior. Kan’s…
Members of the Being Patient community are increasingly curious to learn their genetic status as it relates to Alzheimer’s risk. A story I was…
Caregiving often falls to family members and loved ones. In fact, in the U.S., only about a quarter of dementia caregivers are from outside…
Tapping into creativity can feel out of reach for people that are navigating living with Alzheimer’s. We spoke to a neuroscientist, a former academic,…