Dispatch from CTAD 2024
By
Deborah Kan
| November 1st, 2024
Would you want to know if you were on the road to Alzheimer’s 20 years before you have any memory loss? My feeling is…
STUDY: Cholinesterase Inhibitors Show Promise for Lewy Body Dementia
By
Lisa Power
| November 1st, 2024
For years, a commonly prescribed treatment for managing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease has been a type of drug called a cholinesterase inhibitor (ChEI)….
‘Not Shy’ About Alzheimer’s: A Retired Social Worker on the Power of Being Open
By
Katy Koop
| October 31st, 2024
This article is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eli Lilly. When you’re concerned about…
UK Insurance Didn’t Want to Cover Leqembi. Now, It Says It Won’t Cover Kisunla, Either
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| October 30th, 2024
On October 23nd, the UK’s drug regulation agency — UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency — approved Eli Lilly’s anti-amyloid drug Kisunla for…
CTAD: Leqembi’s Origin Story, 30 Years Ago in Arctic Sweden
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| October 29th, 2024
In just a single year of studying a rare genetic mutation in a single family in the Arctic reaches of remote northern Sweden, a…
NEW INTERACTIVE GUIDE: Diagnosing Alzheimer’s
By
Adiya Ualiyeva
| October 29th, 2024
Did you know 1/5 people who see a doctor with cognitive concerns are misdiagnosed? Dementia, in all its many forms — including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s,…
3 Ways to Make Halloween More Dementia-Inclusive
By
The Editors
| October 28th, 2024
As Halloween approaches, families look forward to celebrations, costumes, and candy. However, for individuals living with dementia, the holiday’s sudden noises, flashing lights, and…
Caregiving Questions: Is It OK to Lie to Someone With Dementia?
By
Steve Macfarlane
| October 25th, 2024
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…
Anosognosia: What to Do When Someone Is Unaware They Have Dementia
By
Deborah Kan
| October 24th, 2024
Over 80 percent of people living with Alzheimer’s disease are unable to recognize their own cognitive decline, according to Cleveland Clinic. Anosognosia is the…
VOICES: In Our Essay Series, Dementia Caregivers Tell All
By
Lauren Fetten
| October 23rd, 2024
When a family member is diagnosed with dementia, the people that step into the caregiving role are often those closest to them. Caregivers must…
Ask Teepa Anything: Your Dementia Caregiving Questions Answered
By
Alexandra Marvar
| October 22nd, 2024
Positive Approach to Care founder and dementia care expert Teepa Snow returns to our Live Talks series for another session of “Ask Teepa Anything,”…
For Years They Lived With Alzheimer’s. Then New Information Came to Light
By
Katy Koop
| October 18th, 2024
This article is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eli Lilly. What would you do…
A Common Parasite Could One Day Deliver Drugs to the Brain
By
Bill Sullivan
| October 17th, 2024
Parasites take an enormous toll on human and veterinary health. But researchers may have found a way for patients with brain disorders and a…
8/11 of the Doctors Who Advised on Kisunla Approval Had Conflicts of Interest
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| October 16th, 2024
The new monoclonal anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s drugs are a constant source of controversy among doctors, insurers, and regulators worldwide. One of this buzzy new drug class,…
Myra Garcia: Singing for Alzheimer’s Advocacy in the Latino Community
By
Katy Koop
| October 15th, 2024
This article is part of the Diversity & Dementia series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Latino and Hispanic populations have…