Building a New Life After an Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Perspectives From Brian LeBlanc and Maureen Rulison
As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Brian LeBlanc and Maureen Rulison about their journey with dementia and how they were inspired to share their story with others. After Brian LeBlanc was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at… More
Coming On 05/26/2021:
Join Our Next LiveTalk: Detecting and Treating Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Set In, With Dr. Jason Karlawish
Wednesday May 26th at 05:00 PM ET / 02:00 PM PT
In his new book The Problem of Alzheimer’s, physician and writer Dr. Jason Karlawish explores the challenges and breakthroughs that have led to the biomarker revolution and new approaches in developing disease-modifying therapies — but also the profound moral dilemma… More
Coming On 06/07/2021:
Join Our Next LiveTalk: How Do We Reduce Our Dementia Risk?
Monday June 7th at 05:00 PM ET / 02:00 PM PT
Being Patient will speak with Dr. Eric Larson, senior investigator at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, about the modifiable risk factors of dementia and what we can do to lower our chances of developing dementia. LiveTalk: Monday, June 7… More
Coming On 06/21/2021:
Join Our Next LiveTalk: Demystifying Memories in Health, Aging and Disease
Monday June 21st at 05:00 PM ET / 02:00 PM PT
In her new book Remember, neuroscientist Lisa Genova explores the science behind why we forget and remember in daily life, and what happens to our memories in aging and Alzheimer's. Being Patient will speak with Genova, who has authored novels… More
‘I Have Dementia and This Is How I Want to Be Treated’: Perspectives From People Affected By Dementia
As part of our Perspectives series, Being Patient spoke with Arthena Caston, Mike Belleville, Geri Taylor, who are living with dementia, and Taylor's husband Jim, about the stigma around the illness. Dementia is a complex illness — one that is… More