Talks

Coming On 03/01/2021:

Join Our Next BrainTalk: An Inside Look at Cassava’s Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug

Monday March 1st at 3PM ET / 12PM PT

Being Patient will speak with President and CEO of Cassava Sciences Remi Barbier about the company's development of an investigational Alzheimer's drug called simufilam, and how scientists are diversifying their approach in finding an effective treatment for the disease. BrainTalk:… More

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The Stages of Dementia: A BrainTalk With Dr. Zaldy Tan

As part of our BrainTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Dr. Zaldy Tan, director of the Cedars-Sinai Health System / Memory & Aging Program, about the importance of knowing whether a person is in the early, middle or late stage… More

Coming On 03/08/2021:

Join Our Next LiveTalk: How To Overcome COVID ‘Brain Fog’

Monday March 8th at 5PM ET / 2PM PT

Being Patient will speak with UCLA neuroscientist Kristen Willeumier about how COVID-19 can lead to neurological complications such as "brain fog" and strategies for people to restore and preserve their brain health. LiveTalk: Monday, March 8 at 2 p.m. PT… More

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A Hollywood Duo’s Fight Against Alzheimer’s: A LiveTalk With Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller

As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen about their mission to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and brain health. For the Hollywood power couple, the battle against the disease is personal. After… More

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How To Navigate Driving and Dementia: 3 Things You Need To Know

As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with clinical psychologist Linda Ercoli about ways for caregivers to handle driving and dementia, from spotting the warning signs of dangerous driving, to holding family discussions, to planning for alternative transportation.… More

Managing the Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia: A BrainTalk With Dr. Dylan Wint

As part of our BrainTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Dr. Dylan Wint, director of clinical operations at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, about the common behavioral symptoms of dementia and interventions to address them. The… More

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Living Well With Dementia: 3 Things You Need To Know

As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with dementia care expert Teepa Snow about strategies for caregivers to manage the symptoms of dementia. From coping with cognitive and physical impairments, to behavioral and psychological symptoms, people struggle to… More